Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200830255 - Two mechanics killed when gasoline ignites in auto shop

Accident Summary Nr: 200830255 -- Report ID: 0215600 -- Event Date: 03/01/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300601424	03/02/2000	7538	0	Bangla Motors And Body Shop, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1, a mechanic, was removing a fuel pump from the rear underside of an elevated automobile while Employee #2 was working on a vehicle on the lift behind him. As Employee #1 removed the fuel pump, gasoline spilled from the pump into a plastic container that he had placed on the floor for that purpose. Gasoline also splashed onto the surrounding floor. Employee #1 was hanging a droplight from the underside of the vehicle when he missed and the light fell, igniting the gasoline. Employees #1 and #2, and a customer. were killed in the ensuing fire.

Keywords: BURN, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, LIGHTING FIXTURE, MECHANIC, SPILL, GASOLINE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300601424			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Automobile mechanics
2	300601424			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Automobile mechanics

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