Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14327647 - Two employees burned in grain elevator explosion and fire

Accident Summary Nr: 14327647 -- Report ID: 0316100 -- Event Date: 10/09/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
17652439	11/12/1985	5153	0	Central Soya

Abstract: Employees #1 and #2 were engaged in routine clean-up activities (broom and shovel work) at a grain elevator. They were standing adjacent to conveyor #1 when an explosion and flash fire blast occurred. Both men suffered second- and third-degree burns over 70 percent of their bodies and were hospitalized. The source of ignition has not been determined. Damage to the facility was not extensive; the blast was contained for the most part within the enclosed conveyor legs that run vertically with the facility.

Keywords: BURN, CLEANING, FIRE, EXPLOSION, CONVEYOR, GRAIN ELEVATOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	17652439			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
2	17652439			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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