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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307240333 - Harsco - American Welding & Tank
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Harsco - American Welding & Tank
721 Graham Drive
Fremont, OH 43420
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3443
NAICS: 332420/Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/04/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/06/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 202098430 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was preparing a 1,000-gallon propane tank to be repaired. Employee #1 opened the multi-valve of the tank to determine if there was any propane gas in the tank. Employee #1 did not smell any mercaptans and assumed the pressure in the tank was air pressure. However, the tank did contain propane gas. Employee #1 opened the multi-valve and released the contents of the tank. Employee #1 then conducted a grinding operation on the tank. Sparks ignited the propane gas. A flash fire and explosion occurred. Employee #2 was working in the area. Both employees received second-degree and third-degree degree burns and were hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, WELDER, EXPLOSION, PROPANE, SPARK, FACE, TANK, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307240333 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters | ||
| 2 | 307240333 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters |