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Accident Summary Nr: 111088.015 - Employee receives chemical burns to eyes when battery explod

Accident Summary Nr: 111088.015 -- Report ID: 1054113 -- Event Date: 07/20/2018
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1361035.01507/26/20181711238220317721395 - Western States Fire Protection Co

Abstract: At 1:30 p.m. on July 20, 2018, an employee was trouble shooting a diesel fire pump. While checking the batteries with a voltage meter, one of the batteries exploded and splashed chemicals into the employee's eyes. The employee was hospitalized for chemical burns to the eyes. The employee also had numerous lacerations and abrasions.

Keywords: Abrasion, Battery, Chemical, Chemical Burn, Explosion, Eye, Laceration, Splashed, Test Equipment

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 1361035.015 46 M Hospitalized injury Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet
Cause: Other Activities-Installing Ornamental And Archite
Fatality Cause:

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