Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 167379.015 - Employee is killed from head injury when struck by tank cap

Accident Summary Nr: 167379.015 -- Report ID: 0950411 -- Event Date: 05/15/2024
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1754716.015	05/16/2024		562112	Fcx2024xt3633x0162 - United Pumping Service, Inc.

Abstract: At 4:19 p.m. on May 15, 2024, Employee #1 had filled a tanker with sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide, and water at a customer site. After loading the tanker, the employee went on top to check the tank. Upon hearing hissing, the employee attempted to remove the tank cap, which unexpectedly blew off and struck him in the head. The employee sustained fatal head injuries from the impact. Emergency services responded, but the employee was pronounced dead at the scene.

Keywords: Blunt force trauma, Head, Struck By, Tank

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1754716.015	41	M	Fatality		Occupation not reported

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