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Accident: 14278352 - Gas Tank Exploded; Gas Fumes Ignited By Torch

Accident: 14278352 -- Report ID: 0112000 -- Event Date: 10/22/1986
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
10118315011/05/19865093Camerota Truck Parts

EMPLOYEE #1 WAS CUTTING UP A TRUCK FRAME, USING A PROPANE CUTTING TORCH. SUDDENLY A NEARBY GAS TANK EXPLODED, KILLING THE EMPLOYEE.

Keywords: flammable vapors, work rules, torch, explosion, propane, gasoline, tank, cutting and burning

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation
1 101183150 Fatality Burn/Scald(Heat) Occupation not reported

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