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Accident Summary Nr: 14301857 - Two employees injured in explosion of escaping volatiles

Accident Summary Nr: 14301857 -- Report ID: 0653510 -- Event Date: 05/02/1990
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
10850221205/02/199046120Giant Refining Company

Abstract: Employee #1 was unloading a cargo of condensate that had been picked up at a newly completed well. When the employee opened the dome lid on the pup, the volatiles boiled out of the cargo, splashing into his face. The escaped volatiles were then sucked into the ignition system of his tractor, causing it to backfire, which, in turn, caused an explosion and fire. Employee #1 suffered first-degree burns. Employee #2 was injured in his attempt to help Employee #1.

Keywords: BURN, COVER, FIRE, IGNITION SYSTEM, RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, OFF LOADING, TRACTOR, FACE

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 108502212 Non Hospitalized injury Burn/Scald(Heat) Truck drivers, heavy
2 108502212 Non Hospitalized injury Bruise/Contus/Abras Truck drivers, heavy

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