Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200881068 - Employee Is Killed in Explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 200881068 -- Report ID: 0215800 -- Event Date: 09/09/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
307693598	09/12/2005	5171	454312	Small Fuel Service Inc.

Abstract: On September 9, 2005, Employee #1, an owner of a fuel service company, was filling a LP gas storage tank at a residence. After filling the storage tank, Employee #1 needed to light the pilots on two gas fireplaces. While lighting the pilot of the first fireplace, an explosion occurred and the glass front of the fireplace shattered. A shard of glass struck and cut Employee #1 at his carotid artery, causing massive bleeding. Employee #1 was killed.

Keywords: BROKEN GLASS, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, REFUELING, IGNITION SYSTEM, GAS, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, NECK, STRUCK BY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307693598			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Helpers, mechanics and repairers

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