Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 138175.015 - Employee incurs burns while cleaning out econ ash hopper

Accident Summary Nr: 138175.015 -- Report ID: 0524530 -- Event Date: 08/07/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1547921.015	08/16/2021		221112	Dynegy Midwest Generation, Llc

Abstract: At 11:30 p.m. on August 7, 2021, an employee was working alone on the third floor of Unit 2 at a power generation facility, tasked with cleaning out the econ ash hopper. While clearing the system, the employee opened the inspection door with ash still present, resulting in hot fly ash escaping and causing burns to the back and shoulders. The facility's emergency system was activated, and first aid was provided on site. The employee was then transported by ambulance to a burn center for further treatment.

Keywords: Ash, Back, Burn, Cleaning, Cutting And Burning, Hopper, Shoulder

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1547921.015	52	M	Hospitalized injury		Power plant operators

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