Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 134682.015 - Employee experiences minor exposure to heat in incident invo

Accident Summary Nr: 134682.015 -- Report ID: 0626600 -- Event Date: 04/07/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1524334.015	04/08/2021		424690	K-Solv, Lp

Abstract: At 3:40 p.m. on April 7, 2021, an employee was transferring a mixture of toluene and naphthalene from a 275-gallon tote to a 55-gallon drum when a fire ignited from the drum being filled with the chemical mixture. Although the fire was contained, the employee experienced minor exposure to heat, resulting in a sore throat. No hospitalization was required. The incident highlights the importance of reviewing safety protocols for handling flammable materials to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Keywords: Chemical, Chemical Exposure, Drum, Fire, Flammable Liquid, Flammable Vapors, Heat, Overexposure, Throat

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	1524334.015	25	M	Non Hospitalized injury

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