Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200630598 - Three employees hospitalized after fire in dust collector

Accident Summary Nr: 200630598 -- Report ID: 0316400 -- Event Date: 10/02/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
116218728	10/04/2000	4789	0	Buncher Rail Car Service Company

Abstract: 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 Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	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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