Accident Report Detail

Accident: 896704 - Four Employees Injured In Silo Explosion And Fire

**Accident: 896704 -- Report ID: 0355123 -- Event Date: 04/24/1999**
Inspection	Open Date	SIC	Establishment Name
300664950	04/26/1999	2493	International Paper-Decorative Products Division

Employees #1 through #4 were working near the out-feed conveyor at the #1 silo when there was an explosion and fire in the silo. They sustained burns to the arms, face, and back, for which they were hospitalized. .

Keywords: burn, fire, back, explosion, conveyor, arm, combustible dust, face, silo

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection	Degree	Nature	Occupation
1	300664950	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
2	300664950	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
3	300664950	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
4	300664950	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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