The report states that the total number of incidents increased by 8% (from 2,011 in 1998 to 2,163 in 1999), fatalities rose 133% (nine deaths in 1998, 21 deaths in 1999), and injuries increased 330% (from a record low of 31 in 1998 to 136 in 1999).

The report, published by the Mechanical Contracting Foundation (MCF) as “Boiler and Pressure Vessel Accidents/Deaths Rise in 1999,” is supporting the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) in its publication of “Model Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.”

The control plan outlines employer obligations to employees regarding their protection from exposure to bloodborne pathogens, published by MCAA’s Safety Excellence Initiative.