Inspection Detail

Inspection: 102102787 - Varian/Eimac Division

Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health

Inspection Nr: 102102787

Report ID: 0854910

Date Opened: 06/24/1986

Site Address:
Varian/Eimac Division
1678 Pioneer Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3671

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Planned

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/26/1986

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/30/1986

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14456644

Event: 08/09/1988

Employee burned when trapped between burner and filters

At approximately 9:57 a.m. on August 9, 1988, Employee #1 was repairing sheet metal inside the burner section of an air handling system on a roof. He failed to turn off the natural gas and electricity and when a thermostat inside the building activated the heat, the burner ignited, trapping Employee #1 between the burner and filters. Employee used a two-way radio to call for help. He was rescued shortly thereafter. Employee #1 suffered 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns to 24 percent of his body.

Keywords: BURN, REPAIR, FIRE, GAS, LOCKOUT

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102102787					Occupation Not Listed

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