Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 903625 - One employee killed and two burned by gasoline vapor fire
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108559022 | 06/15/1990 | 4613 | 0 | Switz City Pipeline Terminal |
Abstract: At 2:45 p.m. on June 13, 1990, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were transferring gasoline from a 55,000 barrel capacity fuel storage tank into a petroleum transport truck. Gasoline vapors ignited, setting the tank and truck on fire and burning the employees. Employee #1 was critically burned and transported to Wishard Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. He died on July 3, 1990. Employee #2 was critically burned and transported to Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, and was then transferred to Wishard Hospital when space became available. Employee #3 was seriously burned on both arms and transported to Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108559022 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec | ||
| 2 | 108559022 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec | ||
| 3 | 108559022 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Truck drivers, heavy |
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