Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 81065.015 - Worker is killed in fire when tractor shank strikes natural
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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1105855.015 | 11/13/2015 | 115112 | Jeff Alexander Farming |
Abstract: At 3:32 p.m. on November 13, 2015, a worker was operating a Caterpillar tractor (model number: D10N) with a shank attached to rip an approximately 5.5 foot ditch in the soil. While ripping the soil, the tractor's shank struck a 34-inch in diameter underground natural gas pipeline. A spark occurred, igniting the natural gas, causing a fire. The worker was overcome by the flames and was killed.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 1105855.015 | 44 | M | Fatality | Agricultural and food scientists |