Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14304919 - Seven employees burned by steam when valve ruptures

Accident Summary Nr: 14304919 -- Report ID: 1050210 -- Event Date: 06/16/1988
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2539047	06/17/1988	1542	0	Brand Site Services

Abstract: Employees #1 through #7 were in the vicinity of an asbestos removal project when a steam valve ruptured. All seven were hospitalized for burns. The rupture may have been caused by the initial installation of the lines or by vibrations created by hammering pressure in the lines as they were opened and closed during the asbestos removal.

Keywords: BURN, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, RUPTURE, STEAM, VIBRATIONS, VALVE, ASBESTOS REMOVAL, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2539047	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Insulation Workers
2	2539047	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Insulation Workers
3	2539047	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Insulation Workers
4	2539047	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Insulation Workers
5	2539047	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Insulation Workers
6	2539047	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Insulation Workers
7	2539047	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Insulation Workers

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