| Incident: |
Organic azide decomposes after being isolated in a rotary evaporator while equipment is being dismantled.
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| Place: |
Chemistry research laboratory
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| Time: |
9:00 pm
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| Cause: |
Shock-sensitive material
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| Injuries: |
Glass fragments cut researcher's face and severely lacerated hand, resulting in permanent loss of function.
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| Prevention: |
Review risk assessment when scaling up reaction. Follow engineering safeguards regarding containment and remote handling when working with reactive materials.
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