Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170167316 - Employee burned when sprayed by flaming gasoline

Accident Summary Nr: 170167316 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 03/02/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125904896	05/21/1996	5541	0	Sam'S Mobil Service Station

Abstract: Employee #1 had removed an old fuel pump and had placed the tank on his workbench, intending to install a new one. Gasoline was stored nearby in an open container. He was using a battery charger to test the new fuel pump when sparks from the charger ignited fumes from the gasoline. The burning gas sprayed all over the front of his clothing. He suffered second- and third-degree burns on his arms, face, hands, and chest.

Keywords: BURN, CHEST, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, BATTERY CHARGER, SPARK, ARM, GASOLINE, HAND, NON-APPROVED GAS CAN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125904896			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Automobile mechanics

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