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Accident Summary Nr: 202597860 - Employee Is Burned By Freon Gas
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 313506008 | 07/27/2009 | 1711 | 238220 | A-Avis Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc |
Abstract: On July 11, 2009, Employee #1 and a coworker were working for A-Avis Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., and had completed installation of ductwork at a residence. Employee #1 was loading tools and old ductwork into the back of the van. He inadvertently opened the valve on a Freon tank stored in the van. He used his left arm to support himself as he dug through the tools and debris to find the Freon tank. Freon gas contacted his left forearm and caused second degree burns. He was hospitalized at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for treatment of his burns.
Keywords:
burn, heat, ventilation, refrigerant
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family or duplex dwelling | Maintenance or repair | Under $50,000 | 1 | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313506008 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |