Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201982162 - Employee Burned During Welding/Cutting Operation

Accident Summary Nr: 201982162 -- Report ID: 0950411 -- Event Date: 10/21/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303112387	10/26/1999	5082	0	Empire Southwest, Llc

Abstract: Employee #1 was instructed to cut an oval hole approximately 6-in. by 10-in. into a diesel fuel tank with a capacity of 160 gallons. Employee #1 was told to use an air-arc-welder, A witness stated that within 90 seconds of cutting the fuel tank he heard a scream from Employee #1 and the witness turned to see Employee #1's chest and right arm on fire. The witness immediately extinguished the fire. Employee #1 was hospitalized.

Keywords: BURN, FIRE, WELDING, TANK, CUTTING AND BURNING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303112387			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Welders and cutters

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