Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 75310.015 - One employee killed and two injured in a hydrogen blast.

Accident Summary Nr: 75310.015 -- Report ID: 0316700 -- Event Date: 03/27/2015
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1049686.015	03/28/2015		331419	Titanium Metals Corporation

Abstract: At 10:59 p.m. on March 27, 2015, an employee shut down north melting chamber and was following venting procedures. The copper hearth was melted by the electron beam, resulting in cool water releasing into the north chamber allowing the north chamber to reach atmosphere pressure. The south chamber pulled hydrogen and blasted the 20,000 pound lid into the roof approximately 40 feet above. The lid came down and pinned employee #1 against the floor. Employee # 2 had second degree burns on his back and arms, and Employee #3 was killed in the blast.

Keywords: Arm, Back, Blasting, Burn, Pinned, Pressure Release, Struck By

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Occupation
1	1049686.015	27	M	Fatality	Furnace, kiln and oven operators
2	1049686.015	56	M	Hospitalized injury	Furnace, kiln and oven operators
3	1049686.015	21	M	Hospitalized injury	Furnace, kiln and oven operators
4	1049686.015	54	M	Hospitalized injury	Furnace, kiln and oven operators

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