Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200613172 - Employee Sustains Burns When Gas Vapors Explode

Accident Summary Nr: 200613172 -- Report ID: 0111700 -- Event Date: 08/03/2009
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
311591358	08/04/2009	5172	424720	J. P. Noonan Transportation Co.

Abstract: On August 3, 2009, Employee #1 was removing a stuck valve, located at the second to last section of an empty 11,000-gallon gasoline tanker, between the tandem wheels. Employee #1 was using a metal hammer to hit the aluminum valve, but the valve was held in place with metal bolts. He struck the bolt with his hammer, which resulted in the ignition of the vapors. The explosion blew out the internal structure of the tank and part of the roof on the building. Employee #1 sustained second degree burns to his body and was hospitalized for treatment.

Keywords: BURN, TANK TRUCK, VAPOR, STRUCK AGAINST, EXPLOSION, BOLT, VALVE, HAND TOOL, GASOLINE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311591358			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Heavy equipment mechanics

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