Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 95420.015 - Two employees are injured when cargo tank explodes
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1201162.015 | 01/05/2017 | 811310 | Cali-Co Inc |
Abstract: At 2:30 p.m. on January 5, 2017, Employees #1 & #2 were using welding equipment to repair a small crack on the landing gear mounting support bolster of the cargo tank # 253. Employee #2 was the welder and Employee #1 was the welder assistant at the time of accident. The work was taking place at the welding area in the back of company's property. At approximate 1:30 PM, Employees #1 & #2 were directed by the company president to open the top manways and product piping on the cargo tank and attach a blower to the cargo tank to purge any hazardous vapors before any welding was performed. After locating the crack, Employee #2 started preparing the welding with some grinding and cleaning the crack. Employee #2 then began welding and Employee #1 stood next to his position to assist Employee #2. After few minutes of welding, the explosion occurred. Employee #1 suffered serious back and spine injuries that caused permanent paralysis from the hip down. Employee #2 suffered second-degree burns to face, chest, back of ear, and hand, as well as fractured face and internal organs injuries. Both Employee #1 and Employee #2 were transported to St Francis Medical Center and transferred to Torrance Medical Center later that evening. Employee #2 was hospitalized for 2 weeks at the Torrance Medical Center. Employee #1 was hospitalized for few months at Torrance Medical Center, then transferred to USC Hospital, and finally transferred to the rehabilitation center in Downey.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1201162.015 | 62 | M | Hospitalized injury | Welders and cutters | |
| 2 | 1201162.015 | 62 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |
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