Inspection Detail

Inspection: 303678635 - Scott King D/B/A Crm Enterprises

Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office

Investigation Summary

On August 10, 2001, Employee #1 was hired under contract to repair a truck parked in the Worldwide garage. Prior to the accident, Employee #1 sprayed a flammable Brake & Parts Cleaner called Dynatex, part Number 49664, from a 19-ounce spray can onto the truck's differential yoke. After several minutes elapsed, Employee #1 got back under the truck while lying on a creeper and carrying an oxygen-acetylene torch and striker. He struck his torch and caused an explosion and fire. Other Worldwide employees saw the fire and surrounded the truck. They immediately noticed that Employee #1's clothing had ignited. Employee #1 turned off his torch and rolled out from under the truck. Another employee ran over and used his hands and body to extinguish the fire on Employee #1's face, neck and coveralls. Employee #1 remained conscious and was transported to the hospital for treatment of second-degree burns. After receiving treatment later that morning, he was released from the hospital.

Keywords: BURN, ACETYLENE TORCH, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, EXPLOSION, NECK, FACE