Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201044583 - Employee Burns Foot with Pressure Washer

Accident Summary Nr: 201044583 -- Report ID: 0953220 -- Event Date: 05/20/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
314891656	06/22/2011	4953	562219	Republic Silver State Disposal, Inc.

Abstract: On May 20, 2011, Employee #1 was cleaning the inside of a compactor with a steam pressure washer. After cleaning the inside of the compactor, he exited the compactor when the pressure washer wand contacted his right foot. The pressure washer wand pierced a hole in his rubber boot and burned his foot. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he received burn treatment and was then released.

Keywords: BURN, PORTABLE POWER TOOL, STEAM CLEANER, PPE, STEAM, FOOT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	314891656			Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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