Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201157930 - Explosion Burns Employee's Face, Hands, And Legs

Accident Summary Nr: 201157930 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 08/07/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300863297	08/27/2003	5093	423930	Allstate Paper & Metal Recycling

Abstract: At approximately 2:30 p.m. on August 07, 2003, Employee #1 was cutting a scrap metal part (medical equipment) by using a welding torch. Residual hydraulic oil inside the part caught fire and an explosion occurred and Employee #1 sustained third-degree burn on his right arm and second-degree burns on his face, left arm, left leg and right leg. Employee #1 was hospitalized.

Keywords: BURN, HEAT, EXPLOSION, FACE, HAND, CUTTING AND BURNING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300863297			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Welders and cutters

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