Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 875518 - Employees suffer symptoms of toxic inhalation exposure

Accident Summary Nr: 875518 -- Report ID: 0932030 -- Event Date: 10/27/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
107127011	10/27/1993	9512	0	Dept Of Interior, Bureau Of Reclamation
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
110565090	10/27/1993	9511	0	Dept Of Interior, Geological Survey
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
107127011	10/27/1993	9512	0	Dept Of Interior, Bureau Of Reclamation
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
110565090	10/27/1993	9511	0	Dept Of Interior, Geological Survey

Abstract: Between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. on October 27, 1993, employees in and adjacent to west 2500 hall and stairways of the Federal Building experienced symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea, coughing, chest discomfort, and nervousness. The building was evacuated of all 1,300 employees. Affected Employees #1 through #20 were monitored on site by the building nurse and then transported to local hospitals. On arrival at the hospitals, the symptoms had dissipated and all the employees were examined and released with no further complications. The origin of exposure has not been determined.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, INHALATION, OVEREXPOSURE, CHEST, NAUSEA, COUGH

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	107127011	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
2	107127011	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
3	107127011	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
4	107127011	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
5	107127011	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
6	110565090	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
7	110565090	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
8	110565090	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
9	110565090	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
10	110565090	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
11	110565090	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
12	110565090	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
13	110565090	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
14	107127011	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
15	107127011	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
16	107127011	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
17	107127011	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
18	107127011	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
19	107127011	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
20	110565090	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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