Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200358125 - Four Workers Are Burned by Acid When Pipe Fails

Accident Summary Nr: 200358125 -- Report ID: 0453710 -- Event Date: 06/26/2009
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
312874076	06/29/2009	9999	238990	Austin Industrial, Inc.

Abstract: On June 26, 2009, four employees were cleaning gypsum from a sump pump pit when a fiberglass reinforced plastic pipe failed, spraying all four employees with phosphoric acid on the face, neck, back, and arms. They were transported to local hospitals. Three employees were treated and released; one was transferred to the Chapel Hill Burn Center for further treatment.

Keywords: PHOSPHORIC ACID, BACK, CHEMICAL BURN, NECK, ARM, FACE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, MECH MALFUNCTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312874076	Non Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Laborers, except construction
2	312874076	Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Laborers, except construction
3	312874076	Non Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Laborers, except construction
4	312874076	Non Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Laborers, except construction

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