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Accident Summary Nr: 95602.015 - Employee inhales hydrochloric acid and sustains chemical bur
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1232989.015 | 05/16/2017 | 325199 | Cytec Solvay Group |
Abstract: At 11:15 a.m. on May 8, 2017, an employee was transferring powdered cyanuric chloride from a super sack into a reactor through the use of a connection hose. During work, the hose developed a leak and a cyanuric dust cloud formed. The employee's respirator and face mask became coated with cyanuric chloride powder. The employee asked a coworker to rinse the powder off of his respirator with a nearby water hose; however, the water caused the material to cake on the respirator cartridges, preventing air from going into the respirator. In addition, a reaction occurred between the cyanuric chloride and the water, forming hydrochloric acid. As a result, the employee removed his respirator, breathing in hydrochloric acid. The employee sustained chemical burns to lung tissue, which he was hospitalized and received treatment.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1232989.015 | 43 | M | Hospitalized injury | Chemical technicians |
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