Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201171634 - Employee receives burns from hot chemical splash

Accident Summary Nr: 201171634 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 02/17/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125744284	03/25/2002	3357	0	Pirelli Power Cable

Abstract: On February 17, 2002, Employee #1 was pouring hot glycerol into a container with chemical protective gloves. As he transferred the hot liquid into the container, the container tipped causing hot liquid to spill onto his body. He was not wearing any protective clothing and sustained second and third degree burns on his arms, leg, and abdomen. The burns required medical care. He was transported to the burn unit of a local medical center where he received burn treatment and care.

Keywords: BURN, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125744284			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Extruding and forming machine operators

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