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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 686469 - Washex Machinery Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Washex Machinery Corporation
5000 Central Fwy
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3582
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/26/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/26/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360639884 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEES #1-8 WERE INJURED WHEN THE DOOR OF A DYE MACHINE CAME OPEN AND ALLOWED 450 GALLONS OF 117-DEGREE WATER TO POUR ONTO THE FLOOR. ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES RECEIVED EITHER FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD DEGREE BURNS. THE MACHINE WAS BEING FUNCTIONALLY TESTED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. EMPLOYEES #1-8 WERE NOT INVOLVED IN THE TEST. THEY WERE WORKING AT THEIR NORMAL DUTY STATIONS OR THEY WERE SIMPLY PASSING BY THE MACHINE WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. EMPLOYEE #1 DIED ON NOVEMBER 3, 1984.
Keywords: BURN, MAINTENANCE, STEAM, DYE MACHINE, HOT WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 686469 | Hospitalized injury | Dermatitis | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 686469 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 686469 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 686469 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 686469 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 686469 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 686469 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 686469 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |