Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 139995.015 - Employee burns arm and torso when struck by exploding hot wa

Accident Summary Nr: 139995.015 -- Report ID: 0418200 -- Event Date: 09/18/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1557005.015	10/07/2021		314110	Engineered Floors, Llc

Abstract: At 11:00 p.m. on September 18, 2021, an employee working as a maintenance technician for a flooring manufacturer was starting to perform maintenance on a heat set machine. Hot water inside the tunnel exploded through the end side and struck the employee. The employee was hospitalized to treat burns to his arm and torso.

Keywords: Arm, Burn, Clothing, Exploded, Flooring , Heat, High Temperature, Hot Water, Hot Water Tank, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Maintenance, Manufacturing, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Production Line, Protective Clothing, Struck By, Technician, Torso, Water, Work Surface

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	1557005.015	27	M	Hospitalized injury

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