Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 93656.015 - Employee burns back and neck when clothing catches fire

Accident Summary Nr: 93656.015 -- Report ID: 0950612 -- Event Date: 02/25/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1214348.015	02/28/2017		811310	Rio Farms, Llc

Abstract: At 10:35 a.m. on February 25, 2017, an employee was using a torch cutter to cut a pipe. As he leaned over the pipe during cutting, sparks traveled through the pipe and came into contact with the employee's sweatshirts. The sweatshirt caught on fire, resulting in the employee sustaining burns on his back and neck. The employee was hospitalized and received treatment for his injuries.

Keywords: Back, Burn, Fire, Guard, Neck, PPE, Pipe, Spark, Torch

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1214348.015	33	M	Hospitalized injury		Farm equipment mechanics

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