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Accident Summary Nr: 200520674 - Two employees killed, six injured fighting propane fire
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300370129 | 04/14/1998 | 9224 | 0 | Albert City, City Of |
Abstract: Employees #1 through #8, all fire fighters, responded to a blaze at an agricultural facility that involved an 18,000-gallon propane tank. The tank exploded and they were struck by segments of the tank and other flying debris. Employees #1 and #2 were killed. Employees #3 through #8 were hospitalized with burns and various other traumas resulting from the explosion.
Keywords:
BURN, FIREFIGHTER, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, STORAGE TANK, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, PROPANE, FLYING OBJECT
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300370129 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 300370129 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 300370129 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 300370129 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 300370129 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 300370129 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 300370129 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 300370129 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |