Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 139893.015 - Two employees are burned by ignited gasoline vapors

Accident Summary Nr: 139893.015 -- Report ID: 0418800 -- Event Date: 05/05/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1556451.015	10/06/2021		211120	Jf Acquisition, Inc.

Abstract: At 3:00 p.m. on May 5, 2021, two employees were tasked with emptying a containment sump for 87 octane gasoline at a gas station. They were using a cordless power drill pump to extract the remaining fuel from the sump. However, the drill caused gasoline vapors to ignite, resulting in flash burns to both employees. The employees sustained burns to their faces and arms. Emergency services were called, and both employees were transported to the hospital for admission and treatment.

Keywords: Arm, Burn, Chemical Burn, Face, Flash, Gas, Pump, Vapor

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	1556451.015	35	M	Hospitalized injury
2	1556451.015	35	M	Hospitalized injury

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