Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201562782 - Welder Dies from Burns Caused by Vapors Igniting
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315879742 | 07/17/2012 | 1629 | 237120 | Badlanderz Inc |
Abstract: On July 16, 2012, an employee, of Badlanderz, Inc., was working at a new tank construction project. He was grinding/welding near a previously used component that was being installed. Vapors ignited, and the employee was critically burned. The employee was hospitalized. On August 8, 2012, the employee died from his injuries.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other building | New project or new addition | $250,000 to $500,000 | 20 | X | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315879742 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Other Activities-Installing Ornamental And Archite Fatality Cause: Fire/explosion |
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