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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104327879 - E I Du Pont De Nemours & Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
E I Du Pont De Nemours & Co Inc
4200 Campground Road
Louisville, KY 40216
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2822
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/19/1989
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/25/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360207476 |
Investigation Summary
Ten employees were exposed when a reactor vessel which was used for making Freon developed a leak in the heating coil. Hydrogen fluoride entered the coil and pressure built up. A manual valve gave way, releasing a hydrogen fluoride/hydrochloric acid gas cloud across the plant. Ten people were sent to the hospital. Employee #8 was hospitalized for chest pain and pharyngeal irritation. All the rest were given calcium gluconate by nebulizer and released.
Keywords: LEAK, LUNG, ASPHYXIATED, REACTOR, SUFFOCATED, TORSO, NECK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104327879 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Supervisors, production occupations | ||
| 2 | 104327879 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 3 | 104327879 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 4 | 104327879 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 104327879 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 6 | 104327879 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 7 | 104327879 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 8 | 104327879 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Guards and police, excluding public service | ||
| 9 | 104327879 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 10 | 104327879 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |