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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125739862 - Dow Chemical Company
Inspection Information - Office: Ca-E-Concord (R2-D2)
Site Address:
Dow Chemical Company
901 Loveridge Road
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 325998/All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/04/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/19/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361734734 |
Investigation Summary
On March 23, 2003, Employee #1 was transferring a 3,5-Dichloro-2,4,6-Trifluoropyridine chemical solution from a reactor vessel to a portable 500-gallon tank using a flexible hose. The hose was loosely draped into the portable tank and tied down. In spite of being tied down, the hose lifted out of the tank when Employee #1 opened the drain valve on the reactor. The chemical splashed on Employee #1's back. Employee #1 was wearing a chemical protective suit and immediately went to an adjacent emergency shower and showered with all clothing and protective equipment on. The shower water washed the chemical solution inside the protective suit and down Employee #1's back. Employee #1 suffered first-degree and second-degree burns on the back and was hospitalized.
Keywords: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, BACK, CHEMICAL BURN, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125739862 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Chemical technicians |