Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170174924 - Employee hospitalized after inhaling chlorine gas
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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111820650 | 06/08/1992 | 9999 | 0 | City Of San Leandro Water Pollution Control Plant |
Abstract: At approximately 11:00 a.m. on April 30, 1992, Employee #1 had isolated and evacuated a chlorine line, then removed one section. He then opened a fitting at the upstream section. The fitting, which was located at face level, released chlorine that had been trapped above the housing at the tagged-out valve directly into Employee #1's face. Employee #2 was able to hold his breath until he was out of the windward location. Employee #1 was hospitalized for observation. Employee #2 was examined, then released from the hospital.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 111820650 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
2 | 111820650 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |