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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #606285

LEAK,HYDROFLUORIC ACID,DRUM,CHEMICAL

Event
LEAK,HYDROFLUORIC ACID,DRUM,CHEMICAL
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Summary number
606285
Report ID
418100

Event description

HYDROFLUORIC ACID LEAKED FROM 55 GALLON DRUMS

Investigation abstract

TWO 55 GALLON DRUMS, CONTAINING HYDROFLUORIC ACID, LEAKED SOME OF THEIR CONTENTS AFTER THE PLANT WAS CLOSED. THE DRUMS WERE LOCATED AT THE REAR (OUTSIDE) OF THE PLANT. NO ONE WAS INJURED.

Victims (2)

  1. #981 Degree 0 Age 0

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  2. #982 Degree 0 Age 0

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