Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201081445 - EMPLOYEE INJURED WHEN PRESSURE RELEASES FROM WYE

Accident Summary Nr: 201081445 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 09/12/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125653147	10/23/1998	2084	0	Vie Del Company

Abstract: Employee #1 was filling a tank with sulfur dioxide. Employee #1 was supervising the job and instructing a coworker on how to do it properly. The wye coupling became pressurized with sulfur dioxide and sprayed Employee #1 in the face when he removed the camlock. Employee #1 received chemical burns to both eyes and was hospitalized. Employee #1 had recently been transferred from another plant and was unfamiliar with the procedures at the new plant. Employee #1 was not wearing face protection or a respirator.

Keywords: EYE, PPE, SULFUR DIOXIDE, CHEMICAL BURN, FACE, TANK, PRESSURE RELEASE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125653147			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported

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