Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200770840 - Two employees burned when distillation unit explodes

Accident Summary Nr: 200770840 -- Report ID: 0134000 -- Event Date: 09/29/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300551942	09/29/2000	3479	0	Prime Surface Technology, Inc.

Abstract: On September 29, 2000, employees were distilling (recycling) a chemical used to clean paint spraying equipment during painting in spray booths. While investigating a noise and odor coming from the distillation unit, the distillation unit exploded splashing Employees #1 and #2 with hot organic solvent. Employee #1 was burned badly from the waist down and Employee #2 was burned on the left arm. Both employees were transported to the hospital. Employee #2 was treated and released, while Employee #1 was hospitalized for six days. The accident investigation indicated that the machine manufacturer maintenance requirements and recommendations were not followed, resulting in a pressure build-up exceeding safe levels.

Keywords: BURN, ABDOMEN, PPE, WORK RULES, DISTILLER, PAINT, EXPLOSION, PAINT SOLVENT, ARM

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300551942			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Laborers, except construction
2	300551942			Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Supervisors; painters, paperhangers and plasterers

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