Accident Report Detail

Accident: 200210565 - Three Employees Burned In Gas Release

**Accident: 200210565 -- Report ID: 0626000 -- Event Date: 03/03/1999**
Inspection	Open Date	SIC	Establishment Name
302100813	05/27/1999	3399	Qualitech Steel Corporation

Employees #1 through #3, were present at the initiation of a new plant established to manufacture iron carbide from iron ore. During the start up, hot methane and hydrogen gases were released into the work area and ignited upon contact with the air. Employees #1 through #3 sustained burns that required hospitalization.

Keywords: burn, vapor, flammable vapors, iron worker, work rules, fire, chemical vapor, accidental discharge

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection	Degree	Nature	Occupation
1	302100813	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators
2	302100813	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators
3	302100813	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators

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