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220031270021 · 04/23/2003 · FMC Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Change house, Bathing
Injury source
STEAM
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
28.11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
FMC Corp
Operator
FMC Corp
Mine
4800152

Narrative

EE WAS SHOWERING AT END OF SHIFT. HE HAD COMPLETED SHOWER AND SHUT OFF HOT WATER AND COLD WATER. APPARENTLY HOT WATER VALVE DID NOT SHUT COMPLETELY AND HOT CONDENSATE APPROXIMATELY 216 DEGREES CAME OUT OF SHOWER HEAD BURNING LEFT SHOULDER, BACK AND UPPER ARM. WATER HEATED TO 216 DEG BECAUSE OF FAULTY STEAM REGULATOR TO CONTROL VALVE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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