Viscofan USA Inc.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — DANVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Viscofan USA Inc. | Report ID | 2021032402 |
| Address | 915 N. MICHIGAN AVE. | City, State ZIP | DANVILLE, ILLINOIS 61834 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.14000, -87.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 21, 2021, an employee was walking in a powerhouse's boiler area when a large non-return valve ruptured. The employee suffered steam burns to the hands and face and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2021, a worker at Viscofan USA Inc. in DANVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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