Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200996395 - Employee Killed in Explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 200996395 -- Report ID: 0551800 -- Event Date: 09/12/2007
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
311255046	09/12/2007	4785	488490	Kag Tank Services

Abstract: An employee entered the petroleum product tanker truck compartment to weld a broken seam. Air testing not done prior to entry. Vapors present in the void between tank compartments were ignited by the mig welding causing an explosion. The explosion sent the tank section being welded approximately 17 inches into the victim.

Keywords: WELDER, EXPLOSION, TRUCK, CHEMICAL VAPOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311255046			Fatality	Other	Welders and cutters

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