Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14346662 - CAN OF PAINT THINNER EXPLODED; EMPLOYEE INJURED

Accident Summary Nr: 14346662 -- Report ID: 0420600 -- Event Date: 01/31/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
101587251	01/31/1986	3731	0	Jamestown Metal Marine Sales, Incorporated

Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WORKING AS AN INSULATOR IN THE FAN ROOM OF A VESSEL UNDER CONSTRUCTION. DURING THE NIGHT SOMEONE HAD LEFT A CAN OF PAINT THINNER IN THE ROOM. WHILE CRAWLING INTO THE ROOM, A WELDER TOUCHED HIS WELDING ROD TO THE CAN. IT EXPLODED, INJURING EMPLOYEE #1.

Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, WELDER, EXPLOSION, PAINT SOLVENT, SHIP, WELDING ELECTRODE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	101587251			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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