Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200801710 - Employee Burned When Dust Collector Explodes

Accident Summary Nr: 200801710 -- Report ID: 0523300 -- Event Date: 01/31/2007
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
308387992	02/01/2007	3363	331521	Madison-Kipp Corporation

Abstract: On January 1, 2007, Employee #1 was loading a grit blaster with aluminum motorcycle parts. During this process, the Torit dust collector for the blaster exploded, causing first and second degree burns to his right arm and the right side of his face and neck. His right shoulder was also injured when the blast knocked him to the concrete floor. He was transported by ambulance to the hospital and was treated and released the same day.

Keywords: BURN, SHOULDER, MACHINE OPERATOR, DUST COLLECTOR, EXPLOSION, NECK, COMBUSTIBLE DUST, FACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	308387992			Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators

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