Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170253868 - Two employees scalded when hot water escapes brake chest

Accident Summary Nr: 170253868 -- Report ID: 1055340 -- Event Date: 03/26/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
115547390	03/26/1991	2621	0	James River Corp

Abstract: Employees #1 and #2 were disassembling a stock transfer pump at the #1 paper machine brake storage chest. Neither worker was aware that the brake chest was filled with water between 170 and 180 degrees F. The isolation valve pipe from the chest to the pump was not closed and locked out. When the bolts on the pump were loosened, the hot water escaped, scalding both workers.

Keywords: BURN, DISMANTLING, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, VALVE, PAPER MACHINE, PUMP, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, HOT WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	115547390			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
2	115547390			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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