Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14535223 - WELDER IGNITED FUMES AROUND FUEL TANK, EXPLOSION OCCURRED

Accident Summary Nr: 14535223 -- Report ID: 0830300 -- Event Date: 03/26/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
677906	03/28/1985	7538	0	Sioux Service Center

Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WELDING A BOLT ON THE SIDE OF A SERVICE FUEL OIL TANK, LOCATED IN THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK. HE WAS USING A WIRE WELDING MACHINE. THE ACCOMPANYING HEAT BUILDUP IGNITED THE VAPORS PRESENT AROUND THE TANK, CAUSING AN EXPLOSION. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS KILLED. THE ADJACENT BUILDING WAS BURNED TO THE GROUND.

Keywords: HEAT, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, OIL TANK, WELDING, EXPLOSION, FUEL OIL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	677906			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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