Inspection Detail

Inspection: 15297526 - Engine Company #8, City Of Greensbor Fire Dept.

Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh

Investigation Summary

AT APPROXIMATELY 7:45 PM ON SEPTEMBER 23, 1987, THREE EMPLOYEES OF THE NORTH BUFFALO POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY AT 2000 WHITE STREET IN GREENSBORO WERE OVERCOME WHEN THEY WERE EXPOSED TO CHLORINE GAS LEAKING FROM A ONE TON CYLINDER. THE PLANT IS A WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATED BY THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. THE THREE EMPLOYEES WERE TREATED AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL AND RELEASED. ONE FIRE FIGHTER FROM THE GREENSBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALSO EXPOSED. HE WAS ALSO TREATED AND RELEASED FROM THE LOCAL HOSPITAL.

Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, RESPIRATORY, INHALATION, WASTE PROC FAC, CHLORINE, TOXIC FUMES, GAS LEAK, CHEMICAL