Abstract
On 15th June 1995, an accidental explosion in a chemical plant in Aizu where benzyl chloroformate was synthesized from phosgen and benzyl alcohol killed one man and injured 35 others. The plant was destroyed, and benzyl chloroformate designated sprayed out of it. The dead man was designated DNR (do not resuscitate), because of the blast injury. In two men the chemical compound poured all over the body and they were diagnosed as having respiratory distress and chemical burns. Another mildly affected patient suffered from mucosal membrane irritative symptoms. From this experience, it was realized that gas masks are necessary as an immediate response, so 10 masks were provided. And we mailed a questionnaire on chemical compounds used by the chemical plants around the area. Very few traumatic centers have paid attention to the possibility of having to cope with such a crisis.
