Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 724963 - Three employees burned by hot tar

Accident Summary Nr: 724963 -- Report ID: 0521700 -- Event Date: 07/21/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
103450433	07/22/1994	2952	0	Gardner Asphalt Corporation

Abstract: At approximately 1:30 p.m. on July 21, 1994, Employees #1 through #3 were transferring hot tar from a trailer to a tank. After completing the operation, an employee cleaned the pump with water instead of with mineral spirits. The water turned to steam, expanding in volume and causing hot tar to escape and rain down upon the three employees. They sustained chemical burns to the upper torso and were admitted to the hospital for treatment.

Keywords: BURN, CHEST, WORK RULES, CLEANING, HOT TAR, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	103450433	Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported
2	103450433	Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported
3	103450433	Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported

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