Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202081824 - Worker Using Cutting Torch Is Burned by Flash Fire

Accident Summary Nr: 202081824 -- Report ID: 0453730 -- Event Date: 01/09/2013
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
316912179	01/09/2013	1799	238990	City Demolition And Recycling Llc

Abstract: On January 9, 2013, an employee, of City Demolition and Recycling LLC, was using a cutting torch to cut through scrap metal, an outrigger attached to a ring gear. The employee struck a hydraulic line, which caused a flash fire. The employee was transported to the hospital, where he was admitted and treated for second degree burns to the face.

Keywords: BURN, DEMOLITION, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FIRE, WELDER, CONSTRUCTION, HYDRAULIC LINE, TORCH, SCRAP METAL, FACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	316912179			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Welders and cutters

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