Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 101129377 - Welder Burns Face with Welding Torch

Accident Summary Nr: 101129377 -- Report ID: 0950613 -- Event Date: 01/29/2007
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
310091467	02/05/2007	4911	221122	Pg&E

Abstract: On January 29, 2007, an employee was welding inside a bell hole approximately 4 ft long by 3 ft wide by 3 ft deep. While the welding torch was on, he laid it down in order to reposition himself. He accidentally kicked the welding hose, and the welding torch accidentally burned his face. The worker was not able to move because his arms were pinned by his body, which was inside the bell hole. The worker was immediately pulled out by the foreman, who treated the welder's facial burn. The welder was hospitalized for treatment.

Keywords: BURN, WELDER, WELDING, TORCH, FACE, UNSTABLE POSITION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310091467			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices

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