Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200012227 - Three Employees Are Burned When Fireworks Explode

Accident Summary Nr: 200012227 -- Report ID: 0729300 -- Event Date: 07/04/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
113886709	07/05/2005	7999	713990	Wald Inc.

Abstract: On July 4, 2005, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were working at a fireworks display. For some reason, a shell exploded behind the firing line. This explosion caused all the stored shells to explode. Employee #1 sustained burns to his chest. Employee #2 sustained burns to his legs. Employee #3 sustained burns to several parts of his body. All three were hospitalized and sent to a burn unit.

Keywords: BURN, CHEST, EXPLOSION, PYROTECHNICS, SMOKE INHALATION, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	113886709	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Laborers, except construction
2	113886709	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Laborers, except construction
3	113886709	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Laborers, except construction

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