Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201270352 - Four employees burned by steam while removing valve

Accident Summary Nr: 201270352 -- Report ID: 0418300 -- Event Date: 10/01/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109672261	10/02/1995	8744	0	Rust Plant Services
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
116440249	10/02/1995	2819	0	Amoco Chemical Company
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109672261	10/02/1995	8744	0	Rust Plant Services

Abstract: Employees #1 through #4 were attempting to remove the control valve from a vessel believed to be empty. They sustained second- and third-degree steam burns, for which they were hospitalized.

Keywords: UNSECURED, WORK RULES, STEAM, VALVE, BURN, VAPOR, GAS, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, HIGH TEMPERATURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	109672261	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
2	116440249			Occupation Not Listed
3	109672261	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
4	109672261	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
5	109672261	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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