Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 653691 - EMPLOYEE DIES IN CAR FIRE

Accident Summary Nr: 653691 -- Report ID: 0111400 -- Event Date: 02/07/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109165381	02/08/1995	8062	0	Carney Hospital

Abstract: Employee #1's vehicle was a 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix and it was parked in a hospital parking garage. After leaving work, Employee #1 sat inside the passenger compartment and started his personal automobile. The engine ignited and a fire broke out. Employee #1 suffered burns to his face and hands and went into cardiac arrest. He was removed by security and emergency personnel to a hospital emergency room located on site. Employee #1 was declared dead one hour later. Weather at the time of the incident was 7 degrees Fahrenheit with strong wind (15 - 25 mph).

Keywords: BURN, FIRE, CARDIAC ARREST, AUTOMOBILE, FACE, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	109165381			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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