Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14226146 - PIPE STOPPER EXPLOSION KILLS EMPLOYEE

Accident Summary Nr: 14226146 -- Report ID: 0316100 -- Event Date: 11/29/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102644242	11/29/1989	4952	0	Govt Of The District Of Columbia

Abstract: An inflated pipe-stopper (used to stop flow in sewer lines) exploded, propelling Employee #1 into the air. Employee #1 struck a concrete oven-hang causing blunt force trauma to the head. Employee #1 was killed.

Keywords: SEWER, HEAD, STRUCK AGAINST, EXPLOSION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102644242			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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