Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201075637 - Employee Receives Chemical Burns after Fall on Floor

Accident Summary Nr: 201075637 -- Report ID: 0950632 -- Event Date: 04/15/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
312682719	05/13/2010	9224	922160	San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection Dist

Abstract: At approximately 11:00 a.m. on April 15, 2010, Employee #1 was using a mixture of water and Zep Morado Super Cleaner, a corrosive chemical degreaser, to scrub grease and other stains off the concrete floor in the apparatus bay at San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District. As Employee #1 was scrubbing, he lost his balance and fell onto his back on the floor, injuring his back and immobilizing him. While on the ground, unable to move, Employee #1's skin came into contact with the corrosive chemical, which caused chemical burns to his skin. Employee #1 was taken to University of California San Diego Burn Center in San Diego, California for treatment, where he was diagnosed with second degree chemical burns to his thighs and chest.

Keywords: CLEANING, BACK, CHEMICAL BURN, FALL, LOST BALANCE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312682719			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Firefighting occupations

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