OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221415979

Burn,Chemical Burn,Clearing,Clogged,Drain Pipe,Drain Plug,Hot Water,Lack of Work Procedures,Leg,Lockout,Lockout/Tagout,Machine operator,PPE,PPE Hazard Assessment,Pressure Release,Protective Clothing,Scald,Skin,Torso,Unsafe Position,Wastewater,Water,Work Surface

2021-07-04T00:00:00

Event: Burn,Chemical Burn,Clearing,Clogged,Drain Pipe,Drain Plug,Hot Water,Lack of Work Procedures,Leg,Lockout,Lockout/Tagout,Machine operator,PPE,PPE Hazard Assessment,Pressure Release,Protective Clothing,Scald,Skin,Torso,Unsafe Position,Wastewater,Water,Work Surface
Linked inspection: No inspection record linked to this accident's victims.
Summary number: 221415979
Report ID: 0213100

Event description

Employee clearing clog sustains burns when struck by hot wat

Victim

#1 Hospitalized Age 30 F

Event type
14

Occupation code
779

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