Inspection Detail

Inspection: 312914377 - Riezebos Construction Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office

Investigation Summary

At approximately 11:00 a.m. on October 2, 2009, Employee #1, who was employed by a construction company based in Visalia, CA, apparently shut off the engine of a welder/generator, which was mounted midway on a light duty service truck. Employee #1 waited for 10 to 15 minutes and began to fill the fuel tank of the welder/generator, using an approved 5-gallon plastic can. The fuel burst into flames as Employee #1 held the can and poured the liquid. Employee #1 sustained serious burns to his hands and other body parts. He was transported to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno for treatment, and he was hospitalized. The equipment and the vehicle associated with the incident were all consumed by the fire. The local Fire department was unable to determine the cause of the ignition.

Keywords: BURN, REFUELING, FIRE, WELDER, CONSTRUCTION, HAND