Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201260338 - burn - toluene explosion caused by static electricity

Accident Summary Nr: 201260338 -- Report ID: 0524200 -- Event Date: 10/21/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
122495849	10/22/1996	3221	0	Continental Plastic Container

Abstract: An employee was working alone in the quality assurance section of a plant. A container of toluene fell to the floor from the work counter. The employee placed the container back on the counter. Apparently, as he tried to clean up the spilled toluene, it ignited, engulfing the room and the employee in flames. He died from his injuries. Investigation revealed that the ignition source was most likely static electricity.

Keywords: BURN, STATIC ELECTRICITY, E GI III, ELECTRICAL, VENTILATION, TOLUENE, EXPLOSION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	122495849			Fatality	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported

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