Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200020485 - Employee injured in welding accident

Accident Summary Nr: 200020485 -- Report ID: 0214200 -- Event Date: 09/12/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300026168	09/12/1997	2842	0	Kuehne Chemical Co., Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1, a maintenance mechanic, was arc welding approximately 31 in. from a cardboard box that contained benzoyl peroxide powder. The welding arc struck the box and the powder flashed over. Employee #1 sustained severe burns to his back, legs, and arms.

Keywords: BURN, WORK RULES, FIRE, MECHANIC, WELDING, BACK, ARM, COMBUSTIBLE DUST, POWDER, ARC WELDING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300026168			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Welders and cutters

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