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Accident Summary Nr: 981225 - THREE EMPLOYEES BURNED IN FLAMMABLE LIQUID FIRE
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107929697 | 01/09/1990 | 3581 | 0 | Sho-Rack Service Center |
Abstract: At approximately 8:10 a.m. on about December 19, 1989, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were cleaning parts with Prekleno 900, a Class B flammable liquid. Employee #2 had a cigar in his mouth and either lit it or started to play with a cigarette lighter. The Prekleno 900 ignited, burning Employees #1, #2, and #3 and catching their clothing on fire. The Employees had been working for about an hour and their clothing had been splashed with the liquid. All three Employees were transported to Elkhart General Hospital. Employee #1 and #2 were transferred to Bronson Burn Center. Employee #1 died form his burns on January 7, 1990.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107929697 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 107929697 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 3 | 107929697 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |
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