Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 971960 - Employee injured when burned by chemical

Accident Summary Nr: 971960 -- Report ID: 0854910 -- Event Date: 10/24/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
105636492	10/26/1990	3341	0	Johnson Matthey

Abstract: Employee #1 was taking a sample from a tank when a chemical reaction caused the solution to boil over. The hot liquid splashed on him as he tried to get away. He suffered minor burns to his back and second-degree burns to both of his lower legs.

Keywords: BURN, WORK RULES, BACK, CHEMICAL REACTION, TANK, CHEMICAL, HIGH TEMPERATURE, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	105636492			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Miscellaneous plant and system operators

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