Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 117674.015 - Employee incurs health issues after overexposure to chemical

Accident Summary Nr: 117674.015 -- Report ID: 0522000 -- Event Date: 02/24/2019
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1413141.015	03/01/2019		325199	Heraeus Precious Metals North America Daychem Llc

Abstract: At 6:00 p.m. on February 24, 2019, an employee was conducting a batch reaction in a reactor room when he reported a headache and other symptoms consistent with being overexposed to the chemicals in the process. The employee likely suffered overexposure to methylene chloride with additional exposures to other chemicals, such as pyridine and triflic anhydride. The employee was hospitalized.

Keywords: Asphyxiated, Chemical, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Reaction, Chemical Vapor, Headache, Inhalation, Methylene Chloride, PPE, Respirator, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Toxic Atmosphere, Toxic Fumes

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1413141.015	45	M	Hospitalized injury		Chemical technicians

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