Accident Report Detail
Accident: 14453013 - Employee Injured In Chemical Spill
Accident: 14453013 -- Report ID: 0953210 -- Event Date: 08/31/1989 | |||||||
Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name | ||||
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104692314 | 08/31/1989 | 2899 | Chemline Industries Inc | ||||
Employee #1 was pulling a five-gallon container of formaldehyde and methanol solution from the second shelf of a pallet rack in the warehouse. The container fell on its side and the lid came off spilling the entire contents on Employee #1 from head to toe. Employee #1 then rushed to the emergency shower and eyewash station. He showered and flushed his eyes for 15 minutes prior to being taken to the hospital. Employee #1 was treated for chemical burns and released after approximately three hours. | |||||||
Keywords:
chemical burn, spill, formaldehyde
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Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation | |
1 | 104692314 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Stock handlers and baggers |