Accident Report Detail
Accident: 14535223 - Welder Ignited Fumes Around Fuel Tank, Explosion Occurred
Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
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677906 | 03/28/1985 | 7538 | Sioux Service Center |
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.
Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
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1 | 677906 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |