Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14470728 - Employee killed when burned by hot asphalt

Accident Summary Nr: 14470728 -- Report ID: 0316700 -- Event Date: 05/02/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
100414408	05/06/1986	3999	0	W. R. Meadows Of Pa, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was opening or had just opened a horizontal water tank when its end broke open, releasing 6,000 gallons of 400 degree F asphalt. Employee #1 suffered second- and third-degree burns over 85 percent of his body. He died as a result of his burns and ensuing respiratory problems.

Keywords: BURN, RESPIRATORY, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOT ASPHALT, TANK, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, ASPHALT, HIGH TEMPERATURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	100414408			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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