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Accident Summary Nr: 201057031 - Employee Burns Hands And Arms Cutting With Acetylene Torch
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300780616 | 12/09/2002 | 1771 | 238120 | Guy Yocom Construction |
Abstract: On November 13, 2002, Employee #1 was using an acetylene torch to cut a metal template in a pit. As Employee #1 reached the end of the template, a fire erupted. Employee #1 dropped the acetylene torch and climbed out of the pit. A can of lacquer spray was found under the template. The can of lacquer spray became ignited by the torch. Employee #1 sustained first, second, and third degree burns to his arms and hands as a result of the fire. Employee #1 was not wearing gloves at the time of the accident. The employee was initally hospitalized at Pasadena Memorial Hospital and later transferred to Grossman Burn Center for at least two days for treatment.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | New project or new addition | $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 | 4 | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300780616 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Carpenters | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Interior carpentry Fatality Cause: Fire/explosion |