Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14470983 - THREE EMPLOYEES KILLED IN CHEMICAL EXPLOSION AND FIRE

Accident Summary Nr: 14470983 -- Report ID: 0524200 -- Event Date: 06/01/1988
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102444197	06/02/1988	2992	0	Traco, Inc.

Abstract: Employees #1, #2, and #3 were processing chemicals in a mixing vessel. The chemical reaction went out of control and the pressure within vessel rose rapidly. The pressure release valve blew off the vessel and a cloud of flammable vapor escaped. An ignition source ignited the vapor cloud causing an explosion and fire. All three employees were killed.

Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, PRESSURE RELEASE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102444197	Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
2	102444197	Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
3	102444197	Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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