Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201924495 - Employee Is Killed in Tank Explosion
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311958573 | 07/18/2008 | 7539 | 811198 | Brake Stop & Alignment |
Abstract: At approximately 12:50 p.m. on July 18, 2008, Employee #1 was welding on a 1,000 gallon bio-diesel tank that was in the back of a box Isuzu NPR truck. The bio-diesel tank contained hydrocarbons. The 1,000 gallon tank was said to have a leak. Employee #1 grounded the piping and, then, started welding. The tank had not been cleared of hydrocarbons nor had the tank been vented. The tank exploded fatally injuring Employee #1.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311958573 | Fatality | Other | Welders and cutters |
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