Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 695395 - EMPLOYEE SUFFERS THIRD DEGREE BURNS IN FIRE

Accident Summary Nr: 695395 -- Report ID: 0524700 -- Event Date: 10/12/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
121976237	10/12/1994	4953	0	Ross Incineration Services Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was preparing a 55-gallon drum of spent chemicals for incineration when the lid of the drum popped open due to internal pressure and sprayed the chemical on him. Vapors apparently spread to the incinerator wall and ignited due to its approximately 450 degrees F temperature. incinerator wall temperature. A fireball engulfed Employee #1 and ignited his clothing. Employee #1 suffered third-degree burns.

Keywords: BURN, HEAT, VAPOR, FIRE, INCINERATOR, PRESSURE RELEASE, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	121976237			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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