Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200357820 - Worker Receives Vapor Burns

Accident Summary Nr: 200357820 -- Report ID: 0453710 -- Event Date: 06/27/2009
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
313213498	06/29/2009	5169	424690	Invista S.A.R.L., Llc

Abstract: On June 27, 2009, a worker was performing a start-up operation on a system that had been down for several weeks. During the start-up, hot dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) came in contact with cold water that was in the line, creating pressure which was released through the relief valve in the form of a vapor. The worker received first- and second-degree burns to approximately 60 percent of his body and was hospitalized.

Keywords: BURN, CHEMICAL REACTION, PRESSURE RELEASE, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313213498			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Miscellaneous plant and system operators

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