Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170829063 - Employees burned as gasoline ignites

Accident Summary Nr: 170829063 -- Report ID: 0352420 -- Event Date: 05/03/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119530129	06/06/1994	5541	0	Schoolden'S Garage

Abstract: Employee #1 was replacing the fuel tank pump on a 1991 Chevy custom van. He had removed the tank from the vehicle and had gone to get some tools when the gasoline from the tank caught fire. The mechanic who was helping him also had left the area to finish his air conditioner recharge. Both employees looked back and saw that the fire had pooled and ignited. All employees evacuated the building except for one, who attempted to fight the fire. Employees #1 and #2 received radiant burns.

Keywords: BURN, REPAIR, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, FIRE, GASOLINE, TANK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119530129			Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Automobile mechanics
2	119530129			Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Automobile mechanics

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