Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14224547 - BURNED BY FLASH FIRE WHILE WELDING IN FLAMMABLE VAPORS

Accident Summary Nr: 14224547 -- Report ID: 0355117 -- Event Date: 10/06/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
15244346	10/09/1985	3321	0	Griffin Pipe Products Company

Abstract: ON OCTOBER 6, 1985, AT APPROXIMATELY 10:20 AM, EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WORKING INSIDE A 94 INCH CUPOLA. HE WAS STANDING ON THE SECOND RUNG OF A SIX FOOT WOODEN LADDER WHICH WAS RESTING ON A BED OF COKE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING A CRACK IN THE SHELL OF THE CUPOLA, USING AN ELECTRIC WELDER. THERE WAS A FLASH FIRE WHICH BURNED THE EMPLOYEE OVER 50 TO 70% OF HIS BODY. HE WAS IMMEDIATELY HOSPITALIZED, BUT DIED ON OCTOBER 16, 1985.

Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, WELDING, ARC WELDING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	15244346			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Welders and cutters

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