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Accident Summary Nr: 300806239 - TWO EMPLOYEES HAVE SEVERE BURNS-TESTING A FIRE HOSE
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300806239 | 04/02/1998 | 9224 | 0 | Ventura County Fire Department |
Abstract: Employee #1 was operating a pump on a ladder truck. Employee #2 was standing to the side and behind Employee #1. Employee #1 began testing the fire hose. Suddenly, the hose ruptured spraying both employees with scalding hot water. Both employees were hospitalized for first and second degree burns of their lower bodies.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300806239 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 2 | 300806239 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Firefighting occupations |
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