Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170087597 - One killed, three burned when paint thinner explodes

Accident Summary Nr: 170087597 -- Report ID: 0626300 -- Event Date: 05/24/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109097055	05/24/1995	1721	0	Legacy Painting Inc.

Abstract: Employees #1 through #4 were removing paint and applying flammable paint thinner to wood paneling in a vacant house. An explosion and fire occurred. All four employees sustained burns; Employee #3, age 19, died as a result of his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, EXPLOSION, PAINT SOLVENT, PAINTER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	109097055	Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
2	109097055	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
3	109097055	Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
4	109097055	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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