Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201493640 - Worker Is Burned While Using Cutting Torch

Accident Summary Nr: 201493640 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 04/15/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
312914823	04/29/2010	4911	221112	Mount Poso Cogeneration Co

Abstract: At approximately 12:30 p.m. on April 15, 2010, Employee #1, a maintenance mechanic of Mount Poso Cogeneration Company, was using a cutting torch. He was using the cutting torch to trim a metal plate when a piece of hot metal slag fell onto his leg and burned through his pants. Employee #1 was hospitalized for a third degree burn to his left ankle.

Keywords: BURN, WELDING, ANKLE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312914823			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Welders and cutters

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