October 2, 2024

Employee dies of cardiac arrest after spalsh of chemical from an open drain

Employee #1 was placing the #6 water condenser back on line, leaving the drain valve open while he opened a valve under the condenser. Hydrofluoric acid suddenly drained into the catch basin/drain system, and splashed the employee. He suffered first- and second-degree burns and later died of cardiac arrest. 

Siurce: OSHA.gov

 

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