Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14456644 - Employee burned when trapped between burner and filters
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105587083 | 08/10/1988 | 3844 | 0 | Varian/Eimac Division |
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
| 102102787 | 06/24/1986 | 3671 | 0 | Varian/Eimac Division |
Abstract: At approximately 9:57 a.m. on August 9, 1988, Employee #1 was repairing sheet metal inside the burner section of an air handling system on a roof. He failed to turn off the natural gas and electricity and when a thermostat inside the building activated the heat, the burner ignited, trapping Employee #1 between the burner and filters. Employee used a two-way radio to call for help. He was rescued shortly thereafter. Employee #1 suffered 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns to 24 percent of his body.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105587083 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations | ||
| 2 | 102102787 | Occupation Not Listed |
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