Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 784223 - THREE EMPLOYEES OVERCOME BY SMOKE IN DRY CLEANING PLANT FIRE

Accident Summary Nr: 784223 -- Report ID: 0452110 -- Event Date: 12/15/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2764777	12/15/1989	7211	0	Spalding Services

Abstract: On December 15, 1989, a fire broke out in American Laundry Machining Industry dryer Number 3 in the dry cleaning plant of Spalding Industrial Services Inc. industrial shop towels soiled with a mixture of flammable solvents (naptha, toluene, and lubricating oils) ignited and burst into flames. Copious quantities of smoke were released. Employee #1 and Employee #2 responded to the fire, and Employee #3 was at a work station approximately 30 ft away. These employees were overcome by smoke and were taken to a hospital for treatment. Employees #1 and #2 were released after examination. Employee #3 was hospitalized for three days. The dryer was equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, electrically wired to the dryer electrical system. The dryer electrical panel was disconnected to prevent fire damage to electrical components. This action also shut off the sprinklers.

Keywords: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FIRE, DRY CLEANING, NAPHTHA, TOLUENE, SMOKE, SMOKE INHALATION, ELEC EQUIPMENT--MISC

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2764777	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Machinery maintenance occupations
2	2764777	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Machinery maintenance occupations
3	2764777	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Laundering and dry cleaning machine operators

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