Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 885848 - Employee killed when butane lighters in pocket ignite

Accident Summary Nr: 885848 -- Report ID: 1050210 -- Event Date: 07/16/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108534439	07/16/1990	1542	0	Enserch Constructor Jv

Abstract: Employee #1 was cutting seized bolts when a red-hot piece of slag flew into his pocket and melted through one or two plastic disposable cigarette lighters that contained butane. The butane ignited, burning Employee #1's clothing and body. He died.

Keywords: BURN, BUTANE, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, MOLTEN SLAG, CONSTRUCTION, MOLTEN METAL, CUTTING AND BURNING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108534439			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Heavy equipment mechanics

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