Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 880153 - Employee burned in gas explosion and fire

Accident Summary Nr: 880153 -- Report ID: 0830300 -- Event Date: 02/02/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
107115263	02/02/1993	3531	0	Melroe Company

Abstract: At approximately 6:30 a.m. on January 31, 1993, a 15,000 gallon propane tank exploded (bleve). Employee #1 suffered 1st-degree burns to his face, head, and hands. He was hospitalized for four days.

Keywords: BURN, HEAD, FIRE, GAS, EXPLOSION, PROPANE, FACE, TANK, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	107115263			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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