Accident Report Detail

Accident: 200630598 - Three Employees Hospitalized After Fire In Dust Collector

**Accident: 200630598 -- Report ID: 0316400 -- Event Date: 10/02/2000**
Inspection	Open Date	SIC	Establishment Name
116218728	10/04/2000	4789	Buncher Rail Car Service Company

Employees #1 through #3 were conducting abrasive blasting operations inside a railroad car when the dust collector bag housing caught fire. They were evacuated, along with coworkers, but Employees #1through #3 developed severe respiratory irritation that required hospitalization.

Keywords: respiratory, lung, dust, abrasive blasting, fire, inhalation, dust collector, respiratory tract, smoke, smoke inhalation

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection	Degree	Nature	Occupation
1	116218728	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Laborers, except construction
2	116218728	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Laborers, except construction
3	116218728	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Laborers, except construction

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