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Accident Summary Nr: 122807.015 - Two employees are burned when natural gas in room explodes

Accident Summary Nr: 122807.015 -- Report ID: 0420600 -- Event Date: 08/08/2019
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1422323.01508/08/2019238220Bch Mechanical

Abstract: On August 8, 2019, Employee #1, employed by an HVAC contractor, who was repairing a gas line, was purging/bleeding natural gas from a stadium concession room by opening the valve. An electrician working for another mechanical contractor, who was troubleshooting the cooler in the same concession room, turned off the circuit breaker of the cooler. A small spark occurred, igniting the natural gas that had accumulated inside the room. The ensuing mechanical explosion burned both employees. They were transported to the hospital and admitted for treatment of burns to the hands and upper torso.

Keywords: Burn, Circuit Breaker, Construction, Electrician, Explosion, HVAC, Ignite, Maintenance, Natural Gas, Open Valve, Purging, Repair, Troubleshooting

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 1422323.015 62 M Hospitalized injury Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters

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