Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170203954 - Employee burned when forklift engine ignites

Accident Summary Nr: 170203954 -- Report ID: 0950626 -- Event Date: 01/15/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111943395	02/14/1991	5211	0	California Roofers Supply

Abstract: On January 15, 1991, Employee #1, age 20, was standing approximately 3 ft away from a 3-ton Champ forklift washing mud from the vehicle. Suddenly and without warning, flames rolled from the engine and he sustained second- and third-degree burns on his face and hands. He had moved the forklift to the area where it was to be washed and had left the engine running. It was later learned that in the two weeks prior to the accident there had been problems with the fuel system of the forklift and the carburetor had been replaced.

Keywords: BURN, MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, FIRE, ENGINE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, FACE, HAND, MECH MALFUNCTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111943395			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec

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