Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14289565 - One employee killed, three injured in oil fire

Accident Summary Nr: 14289565 -- Report ID: 0355111 -- Event Date: 03/31/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
123664864	04/12/1994	3354	0	Reynolds Metal Co./Bellwood Extrusion Plant

Abstract: A high-pressure hydraulic oil line on an aluminum extrusion press ruptured, sending oil approximately 50 feet to another press. The oil mist ignited and a fire ensued, engulfing four employees. Employees #1 and #2 were admitted to the hospital in critical condition and Employees #3 and #4 received minor treatment and returned to work that same day. Employee #1 was critically burned and died on April 11, 1994 as a result of his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, HYDRAULIC LINE, OIL LINE, RUPTURE, HIGH PRESSURE, PRESS

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	123664864	Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Molding and casting machine operators
2	123664864	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Molding and casting machine operators
3	123664864	Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Molding and casting machine operators
4	123664864	Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Molding and casting machine operators

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