Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170672364 - Three employees affected by gas release

Accident Summary Nr: 170672364 -- Report ID: 0452110 -- Event Date: 02/02/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124599226	02/02/1995	2326	0	Rockcastle Manufacturing Company

Abstract: A small gas line failed, resulting in a natural gas release outside a factory. Fresh air intakes near the ground pulled the gas, which included mercaptan and a small amount of hydrogen sulfide, into the building. Employees were told to go home at 12:00 noon. Employees #1, #2, and #3 experienced nausea, headaches, dizziness, and vomiting. None were hospitalized. This factory has experienced three natural gas problems in five years.

Keywords: HEADACHE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, NATURAL GAS, NAUSEA, AIR CONTAMINATION, DIZZINESS, GAS LEAK, TOXIC FUMES, VOMIT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124599226	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Miscellaneous precision apparel and fabric workers
2	124599226	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Miscellaneous precision apparel and fabric workers
3	124599226	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Miscellaneous precision apparel and fabric workers

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