Journal Published Online: 01 May 1988
Volume 33, Issue 3

Death from Pool Chlorine—An Unusual Case

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

A tank truck containing bulk pool chlorinating solution overturned. A man was trapped beneath the truck, and a ruptured seam in the tank released a continuous flow of sodium hypochlorite over him. He survived for 10 min as the caustic solution extensively eroded soft tissue exposed to the chemical flow.

Author Information

Rao, VJ
University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Hearn, WL
Dade County Medical Examiner Department, Miami, FL
Pages: 4
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Stock #: JFS12494J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12494J