Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170218010 - Employee dies from severe burns incurred while using torch

Accident Summary Nr: 170218010 -- Report ID: 0552652 -- Event Date: 09/08/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
110881125	09/28/1993	4213	0	Allied Automotive Group Inc

Abstract: On September 8, 1993, Employee #1 of Commercial Carriers Inc. was using a torch to cut a small opening on the framework of a car hauler ramp. The torch frame cut into a hydraulic hose, causing a spray. Employee #1 was covered with the spray, which then was ignited by the torch. Employee #1 suffered severe burns and died 17 days later.

Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FIRE, HYDRAULIC LINE, TORCH, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	110881125			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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