Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201176096 - Employee's hand cut when a can of compressed air explodes

Accident Summary Nr: 201176096 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 06/16/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125715482	08/11/2004	5812	722110	Peter Chu'S Skyroom

Abstract: On June 16, 2004, Employee #1, working in a restaurant, was using a can of compressed air to blow dust off a silk flower display in the lobby. The can developed frost and was very cold. Employee #1 placed the can into a pan of hot water and the can burst. Employee #1 was treated for lacerations and burns to her right hand.

Keywords: FOOD PREPARATION, COMPRESSED AIR, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, HAND, PRESSURE RELEASE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125715482			Non Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Miscelaneous food preparation occupations

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