Accident Report Detail
Accident: 201113883 - Employee Sustains Burn From Ultrasonic Cleaner
Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
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126185594 | 04/16/2002 | 3672 | Ambitech Inc. |
On March 5, 2002, Employee #1, with Ambitech Inc., in Chatsworth, CA, was in a laboratory leaning on a counter top next to an uncovered ultrasonic cleaner that contained isopropyl alcohol. While talking to a coworker, he was "flicking" the flint wheel of a lighter. Sparks from the lighter ignited the alcohol vapor, causing Employee #1 to move his hand, tip the cleaner over, and spill its contents. He was hospitalized with burns. The Manufacturer's warning on the cleaner's container states "Do Not Use Flammable Liquids".
Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
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1 | 126185594 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |