Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14465082 - EXPLOSION & FIRE

Accident Summary Nr: 14465082 -- Report ID: 0551800 -- Event Date: 09/06/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
15351380	09/10/1984	1629	0	Construction Services Incorporated

Abstract: AT 4 PM ON SEPTEMBER 6, 1984, EMPLOYEE #1 WAS BURNING BOLTS OFF A FLANGE WITH A BURNING TORCH. A LIQUID WAS DRIPPING FROM THE SIX INCH PIPE AND THE FLANGE. AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ENGULFED BY FLAMES. HE SUFFERED BURNS OVER 95% OF HIS BODY. HE DIED THE NEXT DAY.

Keywords: BURN, FIRE, TORCH, EXPLOSION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	15351380			Fatality	Burn(Chemical)	Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters

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