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Accident Summary Nr: 170614341 - Employee burned when flash fire erupts in burn barrel
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120172721 | 03/06/1997 | 5093 | 0 | Westwood Recycling |
Abstract: On January 27, 1997, Employee #1, was working at a closed-down sawmill. He put some wood into a burn barrel to start a fire for heat. He was attempting to ignite the wood when he mistakenly added gasoline to the barrel. Employee #1 sustained serious burns.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120172721 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Sawing machine operators |
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