Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 722504 - EMPOYEE DIES DUE TO BURNS IN CONFINED SPACE

Accident Summary Nr: 722504 -- Report ID: 0521700 -- Event Date: 02/16/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1242163	02/19/1985	1796	0	Phillips Getschou Co
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1339779	02/19/1985	1711	0	Phillips Getschow Co
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1242155	02/19/1985	1629	0	Commonwealth Edison Co
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2240513	02/19/1985	1629	0	Commonwealth Edison Co Station 20

Abstract: The employee entered a 24-in pipe to grind a bad weld. Oxygen was piped into the space to prevent asphyxiation. The atmosphere in the pipe became oxygen enriched and heat generated from the grinding caused the atmosphere to ignite. The employee scrambled out of the pipe. He sustained severe burns and died.

Keywords: BURN, OXYGEN, CONFINED SPACE, GRINDING WHEEL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1242163	Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
2	1339779			Occupation Not Listed
3	1242155			Occupation Not Listed
4	2240513			Occupation Not Listed

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