Inspection Detail
Inspection: 114580574 - Tri Delta
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Tri Delta
4675 Wynn Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3271
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/24/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/24/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360765325 |
Investigation Summary
A 1987 Cat V8OE, #107, serial #77x01053, with an overheating problem, was brought to the front of a shop bay for Employee #1 to look at. Employee #1 approached the forklift, lifted the hood, heard a hissing sound, and released the pressure relief on the gas cap. The cap opened, dousing him from the neck down with gasoline. Employee #1 then stepped back, noticed gas was still bubbling out of the neck of the tank, stepped forward, and flipped the gas cap back over. An unknown source ignited the forklift and Employee #1. Employee #1 ran approximately 80 feet in a northeasterly direction, where he was knocked down by two other coworkers who put out the fire. Employee #1 sustained 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns over his entire body and died.
Keywords: BURN, REPAIR, FIRE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, SPILL, GASOLINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114580574 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Heavy equipment mechanics |
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