Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202087110 - Employee Is Injured When Combustible Fluid Ignites

Accident Summary Nr: 202087110 -- Report ID: 0524700 -- Event Date: 10/18/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
307236612	01/25/2005	3537	333924	Crown Equipment Corp.

Abstract: Employee #1, a welder, sustained multiple burns when a combustible fluid ignited. Investigation revealed that Employee #1 may have cut through a flexible line, pressurized to 3000 pounds, containing hydraulic fluid, with an oxy-acetylene torch. The hydraulic fluid atomized causing a fire ball, which engulfed Employee #1. The use of personal protective equipment reduced the severity of Employee #1's injuries. Employee #1 was hospitalized.

Keywords: BURN, PPE, HYDRAULIC FLUID, WELDER, PRESSURE PIPING, COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307236612			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Welders and cutters

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