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Accident: 170608038 - Employee Suffers Burns In Fall Into Hog Scalding Tank
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119803526 | 06/09/1994 | 5421 | Avila Meat Company |
Employee #1, of the Avila Meat Company, was using a pole to turn hog carcasses in a scalding tank unit. The unit, which moves the carcasses from the scalding tank and into a dehiding machine, became stuck, causing a malfunction. Employee #1 was using the pole to push the stuck unit down when he lost his balance and fell into the 4 ft deep tank. The tank, which was not equipped with guardrails, did not have guardrails, contained 150 degree F water. Employee #1 sustained second-degree burns from his lower stomach down his legs, and third-degree burns to both feet.
Keywords:
burn, guardrail, work rules, lost balance, mech malfunction, foot, leg
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119803526 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Butchers and meat cutters |