OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #14289623
E. R. CARPENTER CO.
RICHMOND, VA·
Event description
Employee hospitalized after overexposure to TDI vapors
Investigation abstract
Employees #1 through #3 were removing toluene-2,4-diisocyante (TDI) residue from an 8,000 gallon storage tank that had recently been shipped in from another pla nt. Because of faulty procedures and improper controls, the employees were expos ed to TDI vapors. Employee #1 was hospitalized. The chemical residue had suppose dly been neutralized prior to shipment. In addition, the employer had not assure d that the proper confined space entry procedures were followed (permit issued, tests conducted, and atmosphere evaluated). The employees were not equipped with the proper respirators and the area was not ventilated. The training was adequa te and the appropriate rescue personnel and equipment were on hand.
Victims (3)
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#1 Hospitalized Age 23 M
- Nature of injury
- 2
- Part of body
- 28
- Event type
- 8
- Source
- 9
- Occupation code
- 756
- Human factor
- 18
- Environmental factor
- 7
- Hazardous substance
- 2470
- Task assigned
- 2
-
#2 Non-hospitalized injury Age 26 M
- Nature of injury
- 2
- Part of body
- 28
- Event type
- 8
- Source
- 9
- Occupation code
- 756
- Human factor
- 18
- Environmental factor
- 7
- Hazardous substance
- 2470
- Task assigned
- 2
-
#3 Non-hospitalized injury Age 21 M
- Nature of injury
- 2
- Part of body
- 28
- Event type
- 8
- Source
- 9
- Occupation code
- 756
- Human factor
- 18
- Environmental factor
- 7
- Hazardous substance
- 2470
- Task assigned
- 2
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