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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302655345 - United States Air Force
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Worth Area Office
Site Address:
United States Air Force
Bldg. 400, Rm 104
Sheppard Air Force Base, TX 76311
Mailing Address:
419 G. Ave-Suite 5, Sheppard Air Force Base, TX 76311
Union Status: Union
SIC:9711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/30/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/06/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100710953 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:20 p.m. on July 7, 1999, Employee #1, of Sheppard Air Force Base, was supervising activities at a concession stand prior to the start of a softball game. A tank of syrup exploded and Employee #1 was struck in the neck by flying debris, sustaining injuries from which he died. The tank of syrup was connected to a soda dispensing machine that was under pressure.
Keywords: STORAGE TANK, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, TANK, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302655345 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |