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Accident: 123249.015 - Two Employees Are Exposed To Ammonia; One Is Killed, Other I

Accident: 123249.015 -- Report ID: 0453730 -- Event Date: 01/10/2020
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
1457599.01501/16/20209224144538 - Iredell County Emergency Medical Services
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
1458410.01501/14/20201711144575 - Republic Refrigeration Incorporated
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
1456615.01501/10/20204222144494 - Lineage Logistics, Llc
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
1456616.01501/10/20201542144498 - Primus Builders, Inc.
On January 10, 2020, Employees #1 and #2 were working from a scissor lift and dismantling an ammonia blast freezer in preparation for installing a new freezer. As they worked, ammonia was released. Employee #1 was killed by the chemical exposure. Employee #2 self-rescued, but was seriously injured. He was transported to the hospital and treated for severe burns and inhalation injuries.
Keywords: respiratory tract, chemical burn, demolition, dismantling, inhalation, construction, chemical vapor, burn, ammonia, chemical exposure, scissor lift
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation
1 1457599.015 29 M Fatality Asphyxia Occupation not reported
2 1458410.015 29 M Fatality Asphyxia Occupation not reported
3 1456615.015 29 M Fatality Asphyxia Occupation not reported
4 1456616.015 29 M Fatality Asphyxia Occupation not reported

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