Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 95926.015 - Employee is struck by lid during welding and is killed

Accident Summary Nr: 95926.015 -- Report ID: 0552652 -- Event Date: 05/19/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1235861.015	05/24/2017		441310	Holly Automotive Supply

Abstract: At 5:15 p.m. on May 19, 2017, an employee was on his own personal time, working on a drum that previously contained an unknown chemical. With the drum sealed, the employee initiated welding, which caused its lid to blow off. The employee was struck in the head, resulting in his death.

Keywords: Chemical, Chemical Reaction, Drum, Head, Pressure Release, Welding

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1235861.015	18	M	Fatality		Stock handlers and baggers

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