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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108101957 - Baxter Health Care Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-Ponce 0257250
Site Address:
Baxter Health Care Corp
Carr 144 Km 20.6
Jayuya, PR 00664
Mailing Address:
Box 518, Jayuya, PR 00664
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2834
NAICS: 325412/Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/18/1990
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/18/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360485239 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 on November 5, 1990, an alarm rang indicating a chlorine leak. Immediately, Employee #4 alerted the supervisor and the plant was evacuated. The leak was caused by a loose cylinder screw. Six employees were injured and transported to the hospital. Employees #1 through #5 were hospitalized. The employees were using oxygen tanks at the time of the accident, but they were affected by hysteria.
Keywords: LEAK, CYLINDER, ALARM, INHALATION, CHLORINE, SCBA, AIR CONTAMINATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108101957 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Chemists, except biochemists | ||
| 2 | 108101957 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Stock handlers and baggers | ||
| 3 | 108101957 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 108101957 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Hand painting, coating and decorating occupations | ||
| 5 | 108101957 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |