Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200813004 - Employee Dies from Explosion and Burn Injuries

Accident Summary Nr: 200813004 -- Report ID: 0627510 -- Event Date: 03/28/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
313619496	03/29/2010	4213	484230	High Sierra Transportation, Llc

Abstract: On March 28, 2010, Employee #1 transferred crude oil from a tank battery to his tanker truck, an explosion occurred, and a fire started. The truck was parked too close to the battery that was emitting high levels of combustible vapors. The employee's clothing was also contaminated with oil mist as well. He suffered burns over 95% of his body and was transported to Lubbock for burn treatment. He died the next day.

Keywords: BURN, TANK TRUCK, ELECTRICAL, FIRE, EXPLOSION, FUEL OIL, COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313619496			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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