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Accident: 102107.015 - Two Employees Are Exposed To Ammonia Vapor Release

Accident: 102107.015 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 07/11/2017
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
1248671.01507/18/2017Five Diamond Cold Storage, Inc.
At 3:15 p.m. on July 11, 2017, a vessel containing ammonia vapor over pressurized and a safety relief valve released the vapor into the atmosphere. Employee #1, an office clerk, and Employee #2, a shipping clerk, were exposed to the vapor. Employee #1 and #2 reported shortness of breath, and were sent to a local hospital. Both employees were treated and released the same day.
Keywords: pressure release, ammonia, vessel--container, vapor, respiratory
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation
1 1248671.015 M Non Hospitalized injury Asphyxia Truck drivers, heavy
2 1248671.015 23 F Non Hospitalized injury Other Occupation Not Listed
3 1248671.015 25 F Non Hospitalized injury Other Occupation Not Listed

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