Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14424931 - Employee dies of burns from molten zinc explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 14424931 -- Report ID: 0729300 -- Event Date: 05/19/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
100045079	05/23/1986	3369	0	S D C, Inc.

Abstract: On May 19, 1986, a connector on a hydraulic hose pressurized to 2,000 psi failed or split for some reason. Hydraulic fluid sprayed across the hot die cast material melting pot and ignited. A flash fire ensued and Employee #1 and a coworker were severely burned by the molten zinc. Employee #1 died on May 21, 1986 as a result of his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, FIRE, HYDRAULIC FLUID, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOSE, EXPLOSION, MOLTEN METAL, HIGH PRESSURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	100045079			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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