Incident Investigation
INC-2024-005 - Chemical Spill
Medium
2024-01-15 at 14:30
Lab B - Floor 2
Assigned: John Smith
Reporter: Alice Cooper
Incident Description
A chemical spill occurred when a researcher accidentally knocked over a beaker containing hydrochloric acid. The guard was removed from the fume hood during cleaning, and proper
LOTO
procedures were not followed. Immediate containment was performed, but pressure loss in the ventilation system was noted. Extracted Key Entities
guard removed (safety_violation)
pressure loss (equipment_issue)
LOTO (procedure)
hydrochloric acid (chemical)
AI Analysis
Guard removed from equipment
95% confidence
LOTO procedures not followed
88% confidence
Pressure loss in ventilation
76% confidence
Timeline
14:25
Researcher begins cleaning procedure
14:28
Safety guard removed from fume hood
14:30
Chemical spill occurs
14:32
Emergency response initiated
14:45
Area secured and cleaned
Corrective Actions
Retrain staff on LOTO procedures
Inspect ventilation system
Review safety guard design