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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301173852 - National Service Company Of Iowa
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
National Service Company Of Iowa
1500 Right Of Way Rd.
Sterling, CO 80751
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 350, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/01/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/02/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101570190 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:50 p.m. on March 20, 1997, Employees #1 through #6, who worked for a contracted cleaning crew, were exposed to ammonia that was released from a Viking Pump on a refrigeration system. They were transported to Sterling Regional Medical Center, where they were admitted and remained overnight. The pump may have run out of oil, which resulted in a failed gasket. Airborne ammonia concentrations were measured to 31 ppm.
Keywords: AMMONIA, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, CHEMICAL BURN, OVEREXPOSURE, VAPOR, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301173852 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Janitors and cleaners | ||
| 2 | 301173852 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Janitors and cleaners | ||
| 3 | 301173852 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Janitors and cleaners | ||
| 4 | 301173852 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Janitors and cleaners | ||
| 5 | 301173852 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Janitors and cleaners | ||
| 6 | 301173852 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Janitors and cleaners |