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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312980626 - Dow Chemical
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Dow Chemical
200 Route 413
Bristol, PA 19007
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2821
NAICS: 325211/Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/01/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/01/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101322162 |
Investigation Summary
On May 15, 2010, Employee #1 worked a double shift. For the first four hours, he was assigned to filling 55 gallon drums with Paraloid (a solvent-based product). Employee #1 then began filling drums with Acrysol (a water based-product). He was also asked to drain a tank containing an intermediate chemical into a tote. Employee #1 then returned to filling drums with Acrysol. After taking a shower and partially dressing, Employee #1 experienced a heart attack and died.
Keywords: HEART ATTACK, INHALATION, CARDIAC ARREST, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312980626 | Fatality | Other | Chemical technicians |