Inspection Detail

Inspection: 108914094 - Olin Chemicals

Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office

Inspection Nr: 108914094

Report ID: 0625700

Date Opened: 06/26/1991

Site Address:
Olin Chemicals
I-10
Lake Charles, LA 70602

Mailing Address:
Pob 2896, Lake Charles, LA 70602

Union Status: Union

SIC:2869

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 06/28/1991

Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 07/09/1991

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360157408

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14396162

Event: 06/25/1991

Nine employees exposed to phosgene

Employees #1 through #9 were exposed to phosgene in the TDI unit. An employee attempted to open a valve, but the valve failed and released approximately 27 lb (2.5 gallons) of phosgene. Employees #1 through #9 were admitted to the hospital for observation, chest x-rays, and blood work.

Keywords: EQUIPMENT FAILURE, VALVE, OVEREXPOSURE, PHOSGENE, GAS, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108914094			Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
2	108914094			Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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