Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 57169.015 - Employee is struck by debris in explosion and killed

Accident Summary Nr: 57169.015 -- Report ID: 0627100 -- Event Date: 01/24/2014
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
956267.015	01/24/2014		484230	Quick Transport Of Arkansas, Llc

Abstract: At 7:30 a.m. on January 24, 2014, an employee used a propane torch to de-thaw a tank valve. This caused an explosion and the employee suffered severe pulmonary contusion. The employee was struck by flying valve covers and other objects and was killed.

Keywords: Chest, Explosion, Struck By, Torch

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	956267.015	32	M	Fatality		Truck drivers, heavy

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