Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200410777 - Employee Scalded and Died from Injuries

Accident Summary Nr: 200410777 -- Report ID: 0317300 -- Event Date: 02/14/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300673746	02/25/2003	3312	331221	International Mill Service, Inc. (Ims)

Abstract: At approximately 7:10 a.m. on February 14, 2003, Employee #1 was operating an Androfer Machine in a metal scarfing operation. Employee #1 got out of the cab of the machine, walked over on an unguarded platform near a two-foot-deep trough containing water used in the cooling process of the scarfing operation. The water was at an approximate temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit. While walking along the unguarded platform, Employee #1 fell into the trough of water and suffered serious burns to more than 90 percent of his body. Employee #1 died on February 28, 2003, as a result of his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, HEAT, FALL, UNGUARDED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300673746			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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