Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200330652 - Two employees burned when alcohol leak ignites

Accident Summary Nr: 200330652 -- Report ID: 0830300 -- Event Date: 08/21/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102762085	08/29/2000	2869	0	Heartland Grains Fuel Plant

Abstract: Employees #1 and #2 were working in the vicinity when 200 proof (100 percent) grain alcohol leaked out onto the floor and was ignited by sparks from a nearby welding and cutting operation. Both suffered first- and second-degree burns, but did not require hospitalization. Poor lockout/tagout procedures contributed to the fire.

Keywords: BURN, LEAK, ALCOHOL, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, WORK RULES, FIRE, WELDING, LOCKOUT, SPARK, CUTTING AND BURNING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102762085			Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
2	102762085			Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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