OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #14304968
KODIAK, CITY OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
KODIAK, AK·
Event description
Three employees hospitalized when exposed to chlorine gas
Investigation abstract
Employees #1, #2 and, #3 were attempting to dispose of a leaking chlorine gas cy linder in a tote of water at a remote site. They were exposed to the gas and req uired hospitalization. Shifting winds and improper hazardous materials equipment were contributing factors to the accident.
Victims (3)
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#1 Hospitalized Age 44 M
- Nature of injury
- 2
- Part of body
- 28
- Event type
- 8
- Source
- 9
- Occupation code
- 417
- Human factor
- 1
- Environmental factor
- 7
- Hazardous substance
- 0640
- Task assigned
- 1
-
#2 Hospitalized Age 27 M
- Nature of injury
- 2
- Part of body
- 28
- Event type
- 8
- Source
- 9
- Occupation code
- 417
- Human factor
- 1
- Environmental factor
- 7
- Hazardous substance
- 0640
- Task assigned
- 1
-
#3 Hospitalized Age 22 M
- Nature of injury
- 2
- Part of body
- 28
- Event type
- 8
- Source
- 9
- Occupation code
- 417
- Human factor
- 1
- Environmental factor
- 7
- Hazardous substance
- 0640
- Task assigned
- 1
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