Associate Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Struck by discharged object or substance — Fractures and burns — SAN JACINTO, CALIFORNIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Associate Mechanical Contractors, Inc. in SAN JACINTO, CALIFORNIA
Employer Associate Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Report ID 2018055037
Address 22777 Soboba Road City, State ZIP SAN JACINTO, CALIFORNIA 92583
Event Date May 23, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and burns Body Part Head and trunk
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Steam, vapors-nonchemical
Industry (NAICS) 238990 Inspection # 1318880
GPS Coordinates 33.78000, -116.92000

Incident Narrative

An employee was tightening a coupling on a piping system that was under pressure. The coupling failed and the air pressure released and steam contacted the employee. The employee suffered stomach and facial burns and fractures.

Incident Summary

On May 23, 2018, a worker at Associate Mechanical Contractors, Inc. in SAN JACINTO, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures and burns to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with steam, vapors-nonchemical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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