Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14481931 - Five employees injured in propane fire

Accident Summary Nr: 14481931 -- Report ID: 0316400 -- Event Date: 12/12/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
602896	12/12/1984	5084	0	West Virginia Welding Supply Company Incorporated

Abstract: Employees #1 through #5 were working in a general maintenance shop when a propane bulk delivery truck was brought in to fix a leak in the delivery lines. The line was being repressurized after completion of the repairs when it ruptured, releasing liquid propane. The propane ignited when it came in contact with an overhead gas heater. Employees #1 through #5 sustained thermal burns, for which they were hospitalized.

Keywords: BURN, REPAIR, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, HEATER, WORK RULES, FIRE, RUPTURE, PROPANE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	602896	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics
2	602896	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics
3	602896	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics
4	602896	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics
5	602896	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics

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