Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170184733 - Employee exposed to chlorine gas

Accident Summary Nr: 170184733 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 08/06/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111751020	08/07/1991	2891	0	Electroply Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was passing by the chlorine storage tank area when he noticed an unusual smell of chlorine. He entered the storage area to turn off the chlorine tank and experienced difficulty breathing. He reported to the maintenance supervisor and was transported by ambulance to Kenney Medical Center. Employee #1 suffered from mild gas exposure and was released after being asked to return to the medical center the next day for a follow-up.

Keywords: LEAK, VAPOR, INHALATION, STORAGE TANK, GAS, CHLORINE, RESPIRATORY TRACT, CHEMICAL VAPOR, OVEREXPOSURE, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111751020			Non Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Technicians, n.e.c.

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