Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14238240 - Employee burned when splashed by sulfuric acid

Accident Summary Nr: 14238240 -- Report ID: 0953210 -- Event Date: 11/06/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
104609532	11/06/1996	4231	0	Anschutz Marketing And Transportation

Abstract: Employee #1 was disconnecting a "T" assembly from a rail car that had not been completely depressurized when he was splashed by sulfuric acid. He sustained second- and third-degree chemical burns on his face and forearms. It appears that Employee #1 was not wearing a jacket or face shield, as required for this job.

Keywords: PPE, WORK RULES, FOREARM, RAILROAD CAR, HIGH PRESSURE, CHEMICAL BURN, STRUCK BY, FACE, SULFURIC ACID, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	104609532			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Miscellaneous plant and system operators

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