Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14215529 - PRESSURIZED AIR RECEIVER EXPLODED

Accident Summary Nr: 14215529 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 12/12/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
3203205	12/31/1985	1611	0	S & P Grading Company, Inc.

Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1 WAS TRYING TO DRAW WATER FROM A WATER TANK BY PRESSURIZING THE TANK WITH AIR. AS HE LEANING OVER THE TANK, IT EXPLODED, INFLICTING FATAL FACE AND CHEST INJURIES. HE HAD BEEN WARNED ABOUT USING TOO MUCH PRESSURE IN THE TANK AND TOLD TO BE CAREFUL. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS USING A 150 PSI AIR COMPRESSOR TO PRESSURIZE THE TANK.

Keywords: CHEST, AIR PRESSURE, CONSTRUCTION, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, FACE, TANK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	3203205			Fatality	Other	Heavy equipment mechanics

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