Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 821819 - Welder severely burned in drum explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 821819 -- Report ID: 0352430 -- Event Date: 07/07/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
104445036	07/17/1989	3271	0	Cinder & Concrete Block Corp.

Abstract: Employee #1, a welder, was cutting a 55-gallon drum to be used as a trash can. As soon as he cut a 1/4 in. hole, the drum exploded, causing severe burns to the welder's face, chest, and arms. A conspicuous warning label was attached to the drum.

Keywords: BURN, CHEST, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, DRUM, WELDER, EXPLOSION, ARM, FACE, CUTTING AND BURNING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	104445036			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Welders and cutters

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