Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14203202 - FIVE EMPLOYEES BURNED BY HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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3124344 | 12/20/1985 | 3679 | 0 | Tektronix, Inc. |
Abstract: On November 26, 1985, Employee #3 was performing a dry-run demonstration of chemical dispensing for Employees #1, 2, 4, and 5 who were on a safety tour. He reached for the 0.75-in. GSR Rig Sloane Schedule 80 PVC true union ball valve handle, barely touching it when the valve began spraying acid. Employees within a ten-ft radius of the valve were sprayed. Employees #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 suffered burns and eye irritation. The valve was removed and disposed of prior to this investigation. The cause of the accident was not determined.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 3124344 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
2 | 3124344 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
3 | 3124344 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
4 | 3124344 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
5 | 3124344 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |