Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14494181 - NATURAL GAS LEAK IGNITED, BURNING EMPLOYEE

Accident Summary Nr: 14494181 -- Report ID: 0627400 -- Event Date: 07/05/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
100294487	07/23/1985	1389	0	El Paso Natural Gas Company

Abstract: A PIPELINE CREW WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING A LEAK IN A NATURAL GAS PIPE WHEN A FLASH FIRE OCCURRED. EMPLOYEE #1, A BACKHOE OPERATOR, RECEIVED SEVERE BURNS ON HIS UPPER BODY. HE LATER DIED.

Keywords: BURN, REPAIR, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, NATURAL GAS, PIPELINE, GAS LEAK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	100294487			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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