Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14503700 - Two employees killed, one burned in dip tank explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 14503700 -- Report ID: 0729700 -- Event Date: 01/20/1988
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
103103784	01/21/1988	3317	0	J & J Metal Products, Inc.

Abstract: An asphalt dip tank was being returned to operation after routine maintenance when there was a fire and explosion underneath the tank. Employees #1 and #2 were killed in the blast, and Employee #3 suffered extensive burns. The fire destroyed the building.

Keywords: BURN, FIRE, EXPLOSION, HOT ASPHALT, DIP TANK, ASPHALT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	103103784	Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
2	103103784	Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
3	103103784	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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