Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170683791 - Employee suffers hot oil burns when a flexible line ruptures

Accident Summary Nr: 170683791 -- Report ID: 0854910 -- Event Date: 07/03/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
105604508	07/06/1992	2951	0	Geneva Rock Products

Abstract: Employee #1 was transferring AC 10 mix oil from one underground tank to another in preparation for off-loading more oil from a tank truck. He opened the discharge valve, but the valve was broken internally and in effect remained closed. He then closed the #1 valve to begin the transfer. This resulted in a pressure buildup and rupture of the 6 foot by 6 inch flexible transfer line. Hot oil (325 degrees Fahrenheit) from the ruptured line covered Employee #1, who was standing within 5 feet of the rupture. Employee #1 suffered 3rd-degree burns on his lower arms and 1st- and 2nd-degree burns on his neck and upper arms.

Keywords: BURN, TANK TRUCK, OIL LINE, RUPTURE, NECK, OFF LOADING, ARM

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	105604508			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Miscellaneous plant and system operators

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