Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14424014 - Five employees suffer from smoke inhalation

Accident Summary Nr: 14424014 -- Report ID: 0729300 -- Event Date: 10/09/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
106564164	10/10/1990	3411	0	American National Can Company

Abstract: Molten slag from a welder's torch fell onto a combustible belt, starting a fire. Workers in the area attempted to extinguish the fire without the benefit of any firefighting or protective equipment. Employees #1 through #5 were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Causal factors include the lack of proper equipment, and the failure to train employees on fire safety and handling procedures.

Keywords: PPE, MOLTEN SLAG, FIRE, INHALATION, WELDING, SMOKE, UNTRAINED, SMOKE INHALATION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	106564164	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
2	106564164	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
3	106564164	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
4	106564164	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
5	106564164	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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