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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303226153 - Hurts Transportation Services
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Hurts Transportation Services
4610 Eaker Street
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Mailing Address:
19531 Highway 65 P.O. Box 188, Strathmore, CA 93267
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5984
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/07/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/07/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101041697 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a truck driver, was transferring propane from a delivery truck to a storage tank when propane began to vent through a relief valve that engaged. The released vapors then ignited beneath the running truck. Employee #1 was attempting to turn off the motor and compressor when the propane that had accumulated in the cab ignited. He sustained multiple burns but died as a result of breathing in the flames.
Keywords: BURN, DELIVERY WORK, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, INHALATION, RESPIRATORY TRACT, VALVE, OFF LOADING, PROPANE, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303226153 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |