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Accident Summary Nr: 109635.015 - Employee Suffers Burns From Plasma Cutter Sparks
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1312676.015 | 05/01/2018 | 332410 | Cryogenic Experts Inc. |
Abstract: At 4:00 p.m. on April 9, 2018, Employee #1 and a coworker were cutting holes int o a 0.5 inch thick stainless steel metal sheet, using a plasma cutter, in an out side work area. The employee was holding a manual compass that was used as a gui de to cut the circular shapes onto the metal sheet, while the coworker was opera ting and cutting with the plasma torch. The employees shirt caught on fire fro m the sparks generated by the plasma cutting process, resulting in severe burns to his left torso, arm, and hands. He was wearing a welding helmet, leather glo ves, 100% cotton shirt, pants, and leather boots. Employee #1 was hospitalized f or his injuries.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1312676.015 | 59 | M | Hospitalized injury | Welders and cutters |