Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 800193 - Employee dies after caught in fire inside condenser
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111025441 | 11/01/1990 | 0724 | 0 | Humphrey-Coker Seed Co., Inc. |
Abstract: Employee #1 went into the condenser to unstop it. The opening was 1 ft by 2 in. and was 11 ft, 4 in. from the floor. An unknown source of ignition caused a flash fire of the flammable fibers in the condenser. Employee #1 sustained burns to the face, arms, and legs. He died from acute hypoxia due to bilateral pulmonary embolus.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111025441 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Farm workers |
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