Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 169457.015 - Employee dies from burns after grass fire incident
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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1769935.015 | 07/18/2024 | 111219 | Wa317981779 - Mercer Ranches Inc |
Abstract: At 9:40 a.m. on July 15, 2024, an employee was driving on a ranch when the vehicle passed over dry grass, causing the grass to catch fire. The employee attempted to extinguish the fire, but it spread to his clothing, resulting in severe burns to his legs and arms. The employee was transported to a hospital for treatment but died from his injuries on August 11, 2024.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 1769935.015 | 72 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |