Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202343919 - Employee Is Injured When Vapors Ignite and Explode

Accident Summary Nr: 202343919 -- Report ID: 0352420 -- Event Date: 05/09/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
306114091	05/09/2003	2851	325510	Lenmar Inc

Abstract: On May 9, 2003, Employee #1 was adding a micronized powder to a mixing tank containing xylene and toluene. The vapors ignited which resulted in an explosion and fire. Employee #1 sustained third-degree burns to his hands, arms, face and neck. He was hospitalized for treatment of his burns. The source of ignition appeared to have been static electric discharge produce by the addition of the powder.

Keywords: BURN, XYLENE, FIRE, TOLUENE, EXPLOSION, NECK, ARM, POWDER, FACE, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306114091			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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