Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 100030162 - Two employees exposed to phosgene gas

Accident Summary Nr: 100030162 -- Report ID: 0521700 -- Event Date: 01/17/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
122150865	01/22/1997	4932	0	Matheson Gas Products

Abstract: On January 17, 1997, Employees #1 and #2 were in the cylinder cleanup area, replacing an inoperative valve on a compressed gas cylinder so that it could be decommissioned. During the procedure, the contents of the cylinder were inadvertently released. At the time of exposure the gas was believed to be nitrous oxide. After sampling and analysis of the cylinder, it was determined to be phosgene. Both employees were taken to the hospital, where they remained for observation. Two coworkers in areas adjacent to the release were also taken to the hospital for observation.

Keywords: PHOSGENE, REPAIR, CYLINDER, WORK RULES, COMPRESSED GAS, INHALATION, VALVE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	122150865			Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
2	122150865			Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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