Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14566871 - EXPOSED TO AMMONIA FROM LEAKING REFRIGERATION UNIT

Accident Summary Nr: 14566871 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 05/24/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
15135841	05/30/1984	5148	0	C B Marchant Co Inc

Abstract: THREE EMPLOYEES (PRODUCE PROCESSORS) WERE SHREDDING LETTUCE AND PEELING ONIONS NEAR THE FREEZER/COOLER AREA OF THE PLANT. AN AMMONIA LEAK ORIGINATING IN THE PRODUCE REFRIGERATION UNIT FORCED THE WORKERS TO LEAVE THE AREA. ALL THREE EMPLOYEES COMPLAINED OF A BURNING SENSATION IN THEIR CHEST. THEY WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR EVAUALATION. ALL THREE WERE RELEASED AND TOLD TO REPORT BACK TO WORK.

Keywords: CHEST, RESPIRATORY, LUNG, AMMONIA, AIR CONTAMINATION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	15135841	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Stock handlers and baggers
2	15135841	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec
3	15135841	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Stock handlers and baggers

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