Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170122063 - Employee struck and killed by motor during gas explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 170122063 -- Report ID: 0454714 -- Event Date: 12/16/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
114471840	12/20/1991	3334	0	Alcoa Inc

Abstract: Employee #1 was removing parts from a motor to repair a damaged coupling on a combustion air fan in induction furnace #1. The natural gas valves did not properly close and released natural gas into the furnace's ductwork. The gas ignited in the furnace, causing an explosion that spread throughout the ductwork to the building's exterior. The blast's force moved the motor and it struck the employee in the head. He was hospitalized for head injuries. He died 4 days later.

Keywords: HEAD, REPAIR, NATURAL GAS, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	114471840			Fatality	Other	Industrial machinery repairers

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