Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201770955 - Employee Burned in Explosion in Control Panel

Accident Summary Nr: 201770955 -- Report ID: 0213900 -- Event Date: 03/01/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
302714084	03/02/2000	4953	0	Scaltech Inc.

Abstract: An operator of a waste recovery system that processed refinery sludge was at the control panel to start up the system. An explosion occurred in the control panel and burned him. Apparently, flammable vapors had entered the panel and ignited as he initiated the process. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, E GI VII, WASTE PROC FAC, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL CABINET, SLUDGE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	302714084			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Water and sewage treatment plant operators

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