Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201763919 - Employee Dies in Explosion of Battery

Accident Summary Nr: 201763919 -- Report ID: 0626600 -- Event Date: 07/30/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
315675124	07/30/2011	3559	333298	Professional Directional Ltd

Abstract: At approximately 6:25 pm on July 30, 2011, Employee #1 was preparing a lithium ion battery for delivery to an oil field. The battery was rated for 180 degrees Celsius and was intended for operating power-drilling tools. Battery preparation would normally involve the heating of the battery to 160 degrees Celsius to ensure there was enough voltage during oil field use. After heating the battery at this temperature for about 15 to 20 minutes, an explosion occurred. Shrapnel from the exploding battery struck Employee #1 in the back. Employee #1 was taken to a nearby medical facility, where he died as a result of his injury.

Keywords: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, PPE, BACK, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315675124			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Supervisors, n.e.c.

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