Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201991437 - Employee Is Injured in Explosion While Removing Drum Lid
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 308518257 | 01/13/2005 | 7699 | 811310 | Desert West Coach Service, Ltd. |
Abstract: At approximately 9:30 a.m. on January 13, 2005, Employee #1, a bus mechanic, was removing the lid from a 55-gallon drum of Power Cool Antifreeze & Coolant using a plasma torch. An explosion occurred and he sustained third-degree burns on his legs and groin area, second-degree burns on his hands, a fracture near his right eye, and scrapes on his elbow. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment, including skin grafts.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308518257 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Automobile mechanics |
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