Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202539433 - Employee's Face Is Burned from Spray Can Explosion
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126200716 | 07/14/2008 | 7212 | 812320 | Prestige Custom Cleaners Inc |
Abstract: At 2:43 p.m. on July 1, 2008, Employee #1 returned from break to work at press #2. After a few minutes, Employee #1 picked up the heavy starch spray can from atop the press machine and the can exploded into his face. There were no witnesses to the accident. Employee #1 was taken to UCLA Westwood Medical Center and hospitalized for one day. As a result of the accident, he suffered facial injuries and serious injury to his right eye. At 4:15 p.m. on July 1, 2008, the incident was reported to the Division by the fire department and at 4:30 p.m. on July 14, 2008, reported by the owner of Prestige Custom Cleaners, Inc.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126200716 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Miscellaneous precision apparel and fabric workers |
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