Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14330534 - Employee burned by exploding hot plastic

Accident Summary Nr: 14330534 -- Report ID: 0317700 -- Event Date: 10/08/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109361980	10/08/1991	3544	0	Injection Molding Corporation

Abstract: Employee #1 was removing a plug from the barrel of an injection molding machine that had been heated. The heating element for the nozzle had not been turned on, resulting in the release of trapped gas and hot plastic from the barrel. Employee #1's face and hands were burned and he was hospitalized. The injection molding machine was manufactured by H.P.M. Corporation, model 500 MK 11V 110. Turning on the nozzle would have prevented the release of the gases and plastic. In addition, Employee #1 was not wearing the proper personal protective equipment, which includes a face shield and gloves.

Keywords: BURN, PPE, MOLDING MACHINE, TRAP GAS, WORK RULES, FACE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, HAND, HIGH TEMPERATURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	109361980			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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