Inspection Detail

Inspection: 302070594 - U.S. Forest Service

Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office

Inspection Nr: 302070594

Report ID: 0830700

Date Opened: 09/28/1998

Site Address:
U.S. Forest Service
34 N. 400 W.
Panguitch, UT 84759

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 80, Panguitch, UT 84759

Union Status: Union

SIC:9199

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership:

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 11/16/1998

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 11/16/1998

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101570620

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201570280

Event: 09/22/1998

Employee killed in explosion of gas tank

Employee #1 was instructed to remove an old gasoline tank from a small trailer frame. Employee #1 attempted to cut the two metal straps securing the tank to the trailer with a cutting torch. During the cutting of the first strap, the gasoline in the tank ignited, resulting in an explosion which caused severe burns to and the death of Employee #1.

Keywords: BURN, ACETYLENE TORCH, EXPLOSION, TRAILER, GASOLINE, TANK

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	302070594			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Machinery maintenance occupations

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