Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170898134 - Employee sustains burns when parts washer ignites

Accident Summary Nr: 170898134 -- Report ID: 0950644 -- Event Date: 04/22/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126125046	04/22/1997	3652	0	Optimax

Abstract: At approximately 12:01 p.m. on April 22, 1997, Employee #1, of Optimax in Pomona, CA, was using isopropanol and a 20-gallon parts washer, PW-20, serial #995, to clean spindles and screens. He had cleaned about 20 parts when the washer suddenly caught on fire. Employee #1 sustained second-degree burns on his arms, face, and head, and was taken to Pomona Valley Hospital for treatment. The employer was cited for serious violations of T8CCR 5435(a) and T8CCR 3203(a)(7).

Keywords: BURN, HEAD, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, ISOPROPANOL, WORK RULES, CLEANING, FIRE, FACE, WASHING MACHINE, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126125046			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Miscellaneous printing machine operators

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