Fall on same level due to slipping · Burns and other injuries, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Carestream Health, Inc., 2000 Howard Smith Avenue West, WINDSOR, COLORADO 80550
on — Burns and other injuries, n.e.c., affecting the multiple body parts, unspecified.
Final narrative
Two employees were conducting maintenance on a pipe that was leaking on the production floor. While repairing the broken line, a cap broke off, releasing 12 lbs. of steam into the room. While evacuating the room, an employee slipped and fell on water. He sustained a dislocated shoulder and burns to 20% of his body.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, unspecifiedFloor, n.e.c.
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