Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 943951 - Three employees die of burns from gas tank explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 943951 -- Report ID: 0453710 -- Event Date: 10/11/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111109237	10/11/1994	1799	0	Petroleum Systems, Inc.

Abstract: Either Employee #1 or Employee #3 was attempting to cut a 2 inch metal pipe with a Milwaukee metal bandsaw, serial #0067892373, 120 VAC. The pipe was secured in a vise that was attached to the rear of the employer's work truck. Employee #2 was standing on top of one of two 5,000 gallon gas tanks, trying to remove a tank fitting. Sparks from the saw, the pipe wrench, or some other unknown source ignited the gas vapors, which exploded. Employees #1 and #3 died at the scene. Employee #2 died at the UNC Burn Center on October 18, 1994, as a result of burns sustained in the explosion.

Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, BANDSAW, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, EXPLOSION, SPARK, GASOLINE, TANK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111109237	Fatality	Burn(Chemical)	Welders and cutters
2	111109237	Fatality	Burn(Chemical)	Welders and cutters
3	111109237	Fatality	Burn(Chemical)	Welders and cutters

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