Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14236012 - STRUCK BY EXPLODING OIL DRUM

Accident Summary Nr: 14236012 -- Report ID: 0953220 -- Event Date: 08/03/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
14954507	01/30/1985	5172	0	D & G Oil Co Inc

Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1 WAS TRANSFERRING 10-40 MOTOR OIL FROM A 55 GALLON DRUM INTO A HOLDING TANK BY PRESSURIZING THE DRUM. THE DRUM EXPLODED, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FACE AND NECK OF THE EMPLOYEE. THE EMPLOYEE AND THE DRUM WERE ON THE BED OF A STAKE TRUCK, WHICH WAS PARKED ON THE APRON OF A CUSTOMER'S SERVICE GARAGE.

Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, OIL DRUM, EXPLOSION, NECK, FACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	14954507			Fatality	Fracture	Driver-sales workers

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