Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200210565 - Three employees burned in gas release
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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302100813 | 05/27/1999 | 3399 | 0 | Qualitech Steel Corporation |
Abstract: 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.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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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 |