# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220072200002` · 08/03/2007 · Cargill Deicing Solutions
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 38.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cargill Inc
- **Operator:** Cargill Deicing Solutions
- **Mine:** [3301994](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301994)
## Narrative

A maintenance mechanic was doing miscellaneous cleaning in the surface maintenance shop.  He attempted to dispose of an old chlorine gas cylinder (over 15 years old).  He checked cylinder pressure by turning top stem valve.  He then took the cylinder to the band saw inside maintenance shop to cut in half for disposal.  When he cut into the cylinder chlorine gas was released.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*