Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201110269 - Two employees injured in explosion of ignition compound

Accident Summary Nr: 201110269 -- Report ID: 0950643 -- Event Date: 08/30/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120083647	08/30/1996	2892	0	Hi Shear Technology Corp

Abstract: On the morning of August 30, 1996, Employees #1 and #2, both of Hi-Shear Technology Corporation, drove to a work location in canyon country to prepare Hi-Shear 021G, an explosive ignition compound that contains a fuel, an oxidizer, a binder, and a solvent. While they were mixing these ingredients, a pyrophoric reaction occurred and the compound detonate. Employees #1 and #2 sustained injuries and were transported by paramedics to Henry Mayo Hospital. The area patrol deputy, the arson unit of the sheriff's department, and Fire Unit #107 all responded to the scene of the accident.

Keywords: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, EXPLOSIVE MIXING, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, PYROTECHNICS, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120083647			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Miscellaneous precision workers, n.e.c.
2	120083647			Hospitalized injury	Concussion	Miscellaneous precision workers, n.e.c.

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