Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 108071.015 - Employee sustains multiple burns from hot water

Accident Summary Nr: 108071.015 -- Report ID: 0418600 -- Event Date: 08/02/2018
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1336780.015	08/08/2018		561320	Personnel Resources, Inc.

Abstract: At 10:00 p.m. on August 2, 2018, Employee #1 was attempting to remove a quick clamp connector from a flexible hose that was attached to a stainless steel pipe, wearing latex gloves. The "Clean in Place" sanitation pumps were not fully shut down and the system, including the pipes, were pressurized with 175 degree Fahrenheit sanitation fluid. As he attempted to disconnect or line break the connection, the fluid sprayed the employee and he sustained burns to his arms, legs, hands, torso and groin area. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment.

Keywords: Arm, Burn, Connector, Disconnecting Means, Hand, Hose, Hot Water, Leg, Pressure Release, Struck By, Torso

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	1336780.015	26	M	Hospitalized injury

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