Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 111632.015 - Employee sustains burns when steel drum explodes

Accident Summary Nr: 111632.015 -- Report ID: 0214200 -- Event Date: 12/03/2018
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1364700.015	12/07/2018		423840	Kearny Steel Container Corp

Abstract: At 12:30 p.m. on December 3, 2018, an employee was performing grinding operations on pre-owned chemical steel drums for restoration. While grinding, the steel drum exploded, releasing fire and debris. The employee sustained partial thickness burns to the arms, legs and face. The explosion was due to fire and possible combustible & flammable liquids.

Keywords: Arm, Burn, Combustible Liquid, Drum, Explosion, Face, Fire, Flammable Liquid, Grinder, Leg

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	1364700.015	40	M	Hospitalized injury

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