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Accident Summary Nr: 14476188 - AMMONIA ESCAPE FROM PRESSURIZED VESSEL
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1677475 | 05/04/1984 | 1731 | 0 | Garfield Electric Co |
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
| 1256270 | 05/04/1984 | 1799 | 0 | A C And S Inc |
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
| 1677467 | 05/04/1984 | 1711 | 0 | Refrigeration Systems Co |
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
| 1677442 | 05/04/1984 | 2026 | 0 | United Dairy Farmers Inc |
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
| 1677467 | 05/04/1984 | 1711 | 0 | Refrigeration Systems Co |
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
| 1677475 | 05/04/1984 | 1731 | 0 | Garfield Electric Co |
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
| 1677467 | 05/04/1984 | 1711 | 0 | Refrigeration Systems Co |
Abstract: A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WAS BEING INSTALLED IN A NEW WING OF THE UNITED DAIRY FORMERS PLANT IN NORWOOD, OHIO. A LEAK CHECK WAS BEING PERFORMED BY EMPLOYEE #1 ON A "LOW PRESSURE TANK" WHICH WAS FILLED WITH A MIXTURE OF AMMONIA AND AIR UNDER A PRESSURE OF 150 PSI. HE SQUIRTED A SOAP BUBBLE SOLUTION ONTO A BUTTERFLY VALVE. THIS VALVE SUDDENLY POPPED COMPLETELY OPEN. THE FORCE OF THE OUTRUSHING NOXIOUS GASES SLAMMED EMPLOYEE #1 AGAINST THE BACK OF THE ELEVATED BASKET IN WHICH HE WAS WORKING. HE CONSEQUENTLY FELL APPROMIMATELY 15 FEET ONTO A CONCRETE FLOOR, SUFFERING A BROKEN ARM, BROKEN LEG, AND OTHER INJURIES. THE OTHER 6 HOSPITALIZED EMPLOYEES SUFFERED BURNING SENSATIONS IN THE RESPIRATORY TRACT DUE TO INHALATION OF AMMONIA. THE WORKERS WERE PERFORMING ELECTRICAL WORK & OTHER DUTIES IN THE SAME SECTION OF THE BUILDING.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1677475 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 1677475 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 1256270 | Occupation Not Listed | ||||
| 4 | 1677467 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 1677442 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 1677467 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 1677475 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 1677467 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |