Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170843221 - Employee burned when propane pressure washer ignites

Accident Summary Nr: 170843221 -- Report ID: 0950615 -- Event Date: 06/16/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125590414	06/18/1999	0191	0	Timber Crest Farms

Abstract: Employee #1 was preparing to use a Sanitech propane-operated, steam cleaner pressure washer at a fruit drying facility. He was at the controls when, for some reason, a fire ignited. He sustained burns on his arms, face, and body, for which he was hospitalized.

Keywords: BURN, STEAM CLEANER, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, AGRICULTURE, FIRE, PROPANE, ARM, FACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125590414			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Laborers, except construction

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