Cytec Solvay Group
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — WILLOW ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Cytec Solvay Group | Report ID | 2017054182 |
| Address | 1 Heilman Avenue | City, State ZIP | WILLOW ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA 26134 |
| Event Date | May 8, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Cyanide and cyanide compounds, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325199 | Inspection # | 1232989 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.35000, -81.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 8, 2017, at approximately 11:15 a.m., an employee was attempting to unload cyanuric chloride when the material became airborne and covered the employee's respirator mask, obstructing his vision. In an attempt to clear the mask, it was rinsed with water. The cyanuric chloride reacted with the water and became acidic. He removed his mask and suffered eye and skin irritation as well as breathing difficulties. He was later hospitalized for a chemical burn to the lungs.
Incident Summary
On May 8, 2017, a worker at Cytec Solvay Group in WILLOW ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with cyanide and cyanide compounds, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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