Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200260552 - Three employees killed when tank explodes

Accident Summary Nr: 200260552 -- Report ID: 0627100 -- Event Date: 01/13/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
123381956	01/13/1999	1711	0	Systems Contracting Corporation

Abstract: Employees #1 through #3 were in the area during a welding operation near a SLOP (standby lube oil pump) tank when an explosion occurred. All three suffered burns and other injuries that resulted in their deaths.

Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, WELDING, EXPLOSION, TANK

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Refinery		New project or new addition		Under $50,000		10	X

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	123381956	Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported
2	123381956	Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported
3	123381956	Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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