Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200070969 - Employee burned by liquefied plastic, later dies

Accident Summary Nr: 200070969 -- Report ID: 0453720 -- Event Date: 04/25/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125251827	05/01/2000	5093	0	Fcr Plastic, Inc. - Reidsville

Abstract: Employee #1 was preparing a plastic reprocessing extruder for startup when a quantity of superheated, approximately 600 degrees F liquefied plastic squirted out of the screen pack area of the machine and onto his head, face, and hands. He sustained severe burns and died on April 30, 2000, due to complications from his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, HEAD, PPE, WORK RULES, PLASTIC MFG, SPILL, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, HAND, HIGH TEMPERATURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125251827			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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