Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170613657 - Employee burned by hot water and steam

Accident Summary Nr: 170613657 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 07/27/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120178264	08/11/1995	2033	0	Nestle, Usa, Inc. Dba Contadina

Abstract: At approximately 4:30 p.m. on July 27, 1995, Employee #1 was using a steam/water hose to wash down a product spill when he lost control of the hose. It began to whip around on the floor, spraying steam and hot water on his feet, legs, and buttocks. Employee #1 sustained first-, second-, and third-degree burns, and was hospitalized for two days. He subsequently returned to the hospital for skin grafts.

Keywords: BURN, BUTTOCKS, CLEANING, HOSE, STEAM, LOST CONTROL, FOOT, HOT WATER, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120178264			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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