Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201280724 - Two employees killed in confined space welding explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 201280724 -- Report ID: 0418100 -- Event Date: 04/15/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303378277	04/15/2000	2951	0	Colwell Construction Company, Inc.

Abstract: Two employees had entered a direct-fired liquid asphalt vessel to repair a leak in the hot oil exchange unit. Confined space procedures were not followed. The system was not purged of explosive vapors and liquids prior to attempting the repair. An explosion occurred when the repair crew started welding. Both crew members were killed.

Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, WELDING, EXPLOSION, ASPHALT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303378277			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
2	303378277			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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