Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 787895 - Employee sustains flash burn in oxygen explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 787895 -- Report ID: 1054114 -- Event Date: 12/27/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124748294	12/27/1993	9131	0	City Of Springfield

Abstract: At approximately 9:30 a.m. on December 27, 1993, Employee #1 was helping to transport a patient on a gurney during an ambulance call to a private residence in Springfield, OR. The oxygen cylinder bumped against the door frame. The release of oxygen was heard, then an explosion and fire occurred, which set Employee #1 on fire. He dropped to the grass and rolled around trying to put out the flames. A portable fire extinguisher was used to extinguish the fire. Back-up units were called. Employee #1 sustained flash burns on his arms, chest, and face. He was transported and admitted to McKenzie Willamette Hospital in Springfield, OR. The source of ignition is unknown at this time.

Keywords: BURN, OXYGEN, CYLINDER, FIRE, EXPLOSION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124748294			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Firefighting occupations

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