Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14446777 - One employee killed, two burned, by hot water release

Accident Summary Nr: 14446777 -- Report ID: 0552700 -- Event Date: 09/10/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111615563	09/12/1992	2621	0	Boise Cascade Corp. (White Paper Group)
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111615555	09/11/1992	1731	0	Abb Ce Services, Inc.

Abstract: At approximately 6:38 p.m. on September 10, 1992, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were severely burned when they opened a vessel containing approximately 15,000 gallons of water with a temperature between 200 and 289 degrees F. The three employees thought the vessel had been drained prior to the opening of the 18 in. manhole. Employee #1 died of his injuries on October 4, 1992. Employee #2 sustained burns to his face, upper body, and respiratory system. Employee #3 sustained burns to his upper body, back, and legs.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, WORK RULES, HOT WATER, LEG, BURN, CONSTRUCTION, BACK, FACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111615563			Occupation Not Listed
2	111615555	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Boilermakers
3	111615555	Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Boilermakers
4	111615555	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Boilermakers

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