Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14461453 - Two employees killed in toluene explosion and fire

Accident Summary Nr: 14461453 -- Report ID: 0257250 -- Event Date: 03/12/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
15326267	03/12/1985	2951	0	Betteroad Asphalt Corp

Abstract: A tank truck was taking on toluene from a tank. Employee #1 was on the floor while Employee #2 was on top of the truck, holding the toluene hose in place. A fire started on top of the truck followed by an explosion. Employees #1 and #2 were killed.

Keywords: LOADING, TANK TRUCK, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FIRE, TOLUENE, EXPLOSION, TANK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	15326267			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Laborers, except construction
2	15326267			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Laborers, except construction

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