Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170183966 - Employee burned by steam from open valve

Accident Summary Nr: 170183966 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 01/19/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120050109	02/02/1994	2911	0	Chevron Products Company

Abstract: Employee #1 was bleeding (blowing down) a steam system under gravity pressure. Four valves were in place between the vessel and drain pipe. Employee #1 opened three valves, thinking the last in line at the drain was closed. He walked to the last valve, which was partially open and discharging hot steam and condensate as he arrived. He sustained first- and second-degree burns to his left leg and left arm.

Keywords: BURN, HEAT, DRAIN PIPE, WORK RULES, STEAM, VALVE, ARM, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120050109			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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