Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170716559 - Employee injured by pressurized hot water

Accident Summary Nr: 170716559 -- Report ID: 0950626 -- Event Date: 11/25/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112123567	01/08/1992	0723	0	Grimmway Farms

Abstract: At approximately 1:50 p.m., on November 25, 1991, Employee #1, of Grimmway Farms, was using a high pressure steam gun, with approximately 3,000 psi, to wash a farm tractor. Employee #1 injected hot water into his rubber boot, penetrating his foot. The operating lever on the steam gun would not shut off the hot water when released. Employee #1 suffered a serious injury to his right foot, for which he was hospitalized for two days.

Keywords: STEAM CLEANER, AGRICULTURE, CLEANING, CONTROL LEVER, LACERATION, HIGH PRESSURE, FOOT, HOT WATER, PUNCTURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112123567			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Painters, construction and maintenance

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