Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201078607 - Employee Burned from Exploding Paint Aerosol Can

Accident Summary Nr: 201078607 -- Report ID: 0950632 -- Event Date: 09/17/2012
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
315346528	10/08/2012	6531	531311	S.H.E. Manages Properties, Inc.

Abstract: At approximately 1:30 p.m. on September 12, 2012, Employee #1 was seriously injured when he punctured a hole into a can of aerosol paint using a cordless drill, at a condominium complex. The pressurized contents ignited as it sprayed onto Employee #1, as he sustained burns to the face, both hands, wrists, and the left lower thigh. Employee #1 drove himself to a local Medical Center and was admitted, and discharged eight days later.

Keywords: BURN, HEALTH CARE FACILITY, THIGH, PAINT, EXPLOSION, FACE, HAND, PUNCTURE, WRIST

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315346528			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Janitors and cleaners

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