Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170376412 - No employee injury in explosion of incompatible chemicals

Accident Summary Nr: 170376412 -- Report ID: 0950614 -- Event Date: 12/16/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119698249	12/30/1994	3569	0	Triox

Abstract: After an exothermic reaction of magnesium oxide and leaching water in an ozone generator, the "ozone destruct" piping (18 in. by 2 in. diameter) was cleaned out and filled with activated carbon. About 18 hours later, the chemical reaction of the incompatible activated carbon and ozone caused an explosion that blew up the generator. No one was in the room; there were no injuries. An accident-related citation was issued for violation of G 8CCR 5164(a).

Keywords: EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	119698249

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