Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 70562.015 - One employee is killed; Two employees are burned in flash fi

Accident Summary Nr: 70562.015 -- Report ID: 0626000 -- Event Date: 01/27/2015
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1021856.015	01/27/2015		213112	Texas Premier Resources, Llc

Abstract: On January 27, 2015, Employees #1 and #2 were helping to remove bolts from a flange utilizing a cutting torch when the flange separated from the tanker it released flammable vapors igniting the employees and the tanker in the mechanic shop. Both employees had removed two bolts by cutting them off with a welding torch utilizing oxygen and acetylene gases when the flange seal opened releasing vapors from the tank. The vapors which had not been vented escaped causing a flash fire burning both employees over 99% of their bodies. Employee #1 was killed.

Keywords: Acetylene, Acetylene Torch, Fire, Flammable Vapors, Oxygen, Torch, Welding

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1021856.015	45	M	Fatality		Machinery maintenance occupations
2	1021856.015	37	M	Fatality

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