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Accident: 201110350 - Employee Burned In Explosion While Cutting Metal
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120084058 | 07/17/1996 | 4953 | Cal Coast Recycling |
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on July 10, 1996, Employee #1, of California Coast Recycling, was using a fuel gas and oxygen torch to cut or burn off recyclable aluminum from various scrap items brought to the site. He was cutting the base of a commercial weight scale when a loud noise occurred and flames erupted. Employee #1 sustained burns on the right side of his face and body. He was transported by ambulance to Henry Mayo Hospital, where he was hospitalized for two days. Employee #1 was then transferred to the Sherman Oaks Burn Center, where he was hospitalized for one week.
Keywords:
burn, acetylene torch, gas powered welder, flammable liquid, flammable vapors, fire, torch, explosion, face, cutting and burning
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120084058 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Miscellaneous hand working occupations |