Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200381275 - Explosion Occurs at Tear Gas Manufacturing Facility

Accident Summary Nr: 200381275 -- Report ID: 0336000 -- Event Date: 02/20/2012
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
315765396	02/23/2012	3482	332992	Combined Systems, Inc.

Abstract: On February 20, 2012, pellets to create tear gas were being rolled in a 55 gallon drum to create a slurry mix that was to be transferred to smaller containers. When the drum exploded, its lid flew off, the slurry material spilled, and it ignited. There was substantial damage to the building but no employees were injured.

Keywords: DRUM, FIRE, EXPLOSION, COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315765396					Occupation not reported

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