Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 784256 - Employees suffer smoke inhalation

Accident Summary Nr: 784256 -- Report ID: 0452110 -- Event Date: 01/02/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102016748	01/06/1989	2491	0	Louisville Division Of Fire
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
104327184	01/02/1989	1711	0	Total Boiler Inc
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102016748	01/06/1989	2491	0	Louisville Division Of Fire

Abstract: Pressure built up in a rouper, causing a flange to break and releasing a pipe. The pipe went through the roof, causing sparks, which started a fire. Employees #1, #2, and #3 suffered smoke inhalation.

Keywords: RESPIRATORY, INHALATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, PIPE, SPARK, SMOKE INHALATION, FIRE, HIGH PRESSURE, SMOKE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102016748	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Firefighting occupations
2	102016748	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Firefighting occupations
3	104327184			Occupation Not Listed
4	102016748	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Firefighting occupations

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