Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 840850 - Employee killed when flammable liquid in drum explodes

Accident Summary Nr: 840850 -- Report ID: 0521400 -- Event Date: 06/17/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109636365	06/20/1991	0182	0	Princeton Farms, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was using an oxygen/acetylene torch to attempt to cut the top off an unlabeled 55-gallon drum that had previously contained a flammable solvent. When the torch flame contacted the drum, it exploded. The lid struck Employee #1 in the head, causing a gaping wound. He died 2 days later.

Keywords: ACETYLENE TORCH, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, AGRICULTURE, DRUM, EXPLOSION, WARNING SIGN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	109636365			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Not specified mechanics and repairers

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