Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 894915 - Two employees burned in fire after explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 894915 -- Report ID: 0355111 -- Event Date: 12/17/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112371224	12/20/1990	1542	0	Harlan Construction

Abstract: Employees #1 and #2 were working in the basement of a newly constructed brick and frame building. When Employee #2 struck a lighter to light a cigarette, an explosion occurred, creating a fireball. Both employees sustained burns that required hospitalization. No flammable substances were being used in the area, and no lp gas was detected before the explosion. The accident is under investigation by the Hopewell Fire Department and the Department of Labor and Industry.

Keywords: BURN, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, EXPLOSION, SMOKING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112371224			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Helpers, construction trades
2	112371224			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Helpers, construction trades

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