Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200103190 - Employee Is Burned by Acetylene Explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 200103190 -- Report ID: 0522300 -- Event Date: 03/26/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
311500839	04/30/2008	2819	325188	Elkem Metals Company

Abstract: On March 26, 2008, Employee #1 was operating a forklift at Building No. 11 at Elkem Metal Company. Calcium carbide reacted with water which generated acetylene and heat. The explosion blew Employee #1 off of the forklift. He sustained second and third degree burns to his hands and face and was hospitalized for treatment.

Keywords: BURN, ACETYLENE, EXPLOSION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, FACE, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311500839			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported

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