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Accident Summary Nr: 171827.015 - Employee is burned after chemical adhesive vapors ignites du

Accident Summary Nr: 171827.015 -- Report ID: 0522500 -- Event Date: 11/13/2024
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1787826.015	11/14/2024		332322	Kirk Williams Company Inc.

Abstract: At 10:00 a.m. on November 13, 2024, Employee #1 was inside a large section of HVAC duct applying Design Polymerics DP 2590 Duct Liner Spray Adhesive to repair sagging insulation. After completing the adhesive application, Employee #1 used a Talon pin welder to secure the insulation. While using the welder, a spark ignited flammable vapors from the adhesive, causing a flash fire inside the duct. Employee #1, who was engulfed in flames, exited the duct. Coworkers used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames. A coworker working in the opposite corner also jumped out to safety. Employee #1 sustained burns to over 80% of his body and later died from complications related to the injuries.

Keywords: Adhesive, Air Duct, Burn, Chemical Burn, Duct, Engulfed, Fire, Fire Extinguisher, Flammable Liquid, Flammable Vapors, Gas Powered Welder, HVAC, Welder

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	1787826.015	23	M	Fatality

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