OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221381759
DYNEGY MIDWEST GENERATION, LLC
BALDWIN, IL·
Event description
Employee incurs burns while cleaning out econ ash hopper
Investigation abstract
At 11:30 p.m. on August 7, 2021, an employee was working alone on the third floor of Unit 2 at a power generation facility, tasked with cleaning out the econ ash hopper. While clearing the system, the employee opened the inspection door with ash still present, resulting in hot fly ash escaping and causing burns to the back and shoulders. The facility's emergency system was activated, and first aid was provided on site. The employee was then transported by ambulance to a burn center for further treatment.
Victim
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#1 Hospitalized Age 52 M
- Event type
- 14
- Occupation code
- 695
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