Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 950170 - Employee killed by gas oven explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 950170 -- Report ID: 0355123 -- Event Date: 10/12/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112367685	10/12/1993	3321	0	Walker Machine & Foundry Corporation

Abstract: At approximately 3:00 p.m. on October 12, 1993, Employee #1, a supervisor, was operating the gas-fired annealing oven when the oven exploded, causing the heavy iron doors to burst open. An iron locking wheel, which measures approximately 12 in. across and protrudes from a locking bar that spans the face of the doors, allegedly struck Employee #1 in the head as he was walking by. Employee #1 died. There were no witnesses. Additional information on employee training and the oven manufacturer's investigation will be forthcoming.

Keywords: HEAD, OVEN, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112367685			Fatality	Fracture	Furnace, kiln and oven operators

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