Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200644607 - Propane Torch Causes Explosion, Killing Worker

Accident Summary Nr: 200644607 -- Report ID: 0627700 -- Event Date: 01/06/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
313688897	01/06/2010	4212	562112	Tiger Trucking, Inc

Abstract: On January 6, 2010, a worker was attempting to thaw a butterfly valve on the back of his transport truck, using a propane torch. The worker cracked the valve open while holding the torch close to the valve, and an explosion occurred from the hydrocarbons in the tank. The back hatch blew off striking and killing the employee instantly.

Keywords: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, PROPANE TORCH, TORCH, EXPLOSION, VALVE, STRUCK BY, TANK, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313688897			Fatality	Fracture	Truck drivers, light

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