Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200676773 - Employee Is Burned to Death While Removing Auto Part
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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310215389 | 02/06/2007 | 7549 | 811198 | Accion 1 Auto Sales Inc. |
Abstract: At approximately 3:45 p.m. on January 31, 2007, Employee #1, a mechanic, was removing a catalytic converter from underneath a car. The cutting operation of the catalytic converter was performed using an oxygen-acetylene torch. During the cutting operation the part fell on top of the hose connecting to the cylinders. As a consequence, the hose ignited and cause the fire to begin from the bottom front to the back of the vehicle. Employee #1 was covered in flames and suffered major burns over 60 percent of his body. Emergency response was called and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital for treatment. Employee #1 died as a consequence of this accident on June 5, 2007.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 310215389 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |