Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170620033 - Employee burned when tube containing flammables burns

Accident Summary Nr: 170620033 -- Report ID: 0950622 -- Event Date: 01/15/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120185376	02/03/1994	3498	0	Benicia Fabrication & Machine Inc.

Abstract: On January 15, 1994, Employee #1, from Benicia Fabrication & Machine, Inc., was observing another employee cutting U-tubes on a heat exchanger using an air arc. A closed tube containing flammables burst into flames, inflicting second- and third-degree burns to Employee #1's chest and underarms.

Keywords: BURN, CHEST, FIRE, LACERATION, HEAT EXCHANGER, ARM

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120185376			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Miscellaneous hand working occupations

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