Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 97102.015 - One employee killed; One injured in a dust explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 97102.015 -- Report ID: 0453730 -- Event Date: 05/16/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1234594.015	05/17/2017	2493	321219	134618 - Unilin North America, Llc

Abstract: On May 16, 2017, two employees (one a permanent employee, one a temporary employee) were cleaning (blowing down) the combustible wood fiber/dust from the area surrounding reversing belt #3. A combustible dust explosion occurred at the facility, and the two employees were taken to burn centers. One employee succumbed to his injuries.

Keywords: Dust, Explosion

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1234594.015	34	M	Hospitalized injury		Occupation not reported
2	1234594.015	44	M	Fatality		Occupation not reported

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