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Investigation report : worker fatally injured - thermal burns from contact with hot water

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in August, 2014. Workers were troubleshooting a clogged pipe and added... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in August, 2014. Workers were troubleshooting a clogged pipe and added water to the feeder line and heated it with steam in order to break down the materials blocking the pipe. During the draining phase, a relief cap on the feeder line was removed or dislodged causing steam heated water to contact the worker. The worker suffered severe burns to 80 percent of his body and died 41 days later in hospital. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker struck by equipment

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2012. A worker received fatal blunt trauma injuries while testing a wood chipper that had been... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2012. A worker received fatal blunt trauma injuries while testing a wood chipper that had been modified to chip plastic. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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