Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 781666 - Four employees burned in natural gas fire

Accident Summary Nr: 781666 -- Report ID: 0452110 -- Event Date: 08/28/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124596974	08/29/1994	1541	236220	Ross Brothers Construction Co., Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124596966	08/29/1994	3341	0	Inco Alloys International, Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124596974	08/29/1994	1541	236220	Ross Brothers Construction Co., Inc.

Abstract: Employees #1 through #4 were removing brick from inside an alloy ingot pouring pit. A natural gas hose, which was thought to contain compressed air, was placed into the pit for ventilation. The gas was ignited by either a cigarette or other source. All four employees sustained multiple burns and were hospitalized.

Keywords: WORK RULES, SMOKING, INATTENTION, BURN, VENTILATION, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, NATURAL GAS

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124596974	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Construction trades, n.e.c.
2	124596974	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Construction trades, n.e.c.
3	124596966			Occupation Not Listed
4	124596974	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Construction trades, n.e.c.
5	124596974	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Construction trades, n.e.c.

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