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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3174836 - Puerto Rico Traction Tires Mfg. Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-San Juan 0257260
Site Address:
Puerto Rico Traction Tires Mfg. Inc.
Carr. 854, Km.2 Hm.3
Dorado, PR 00646
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box T Caparra Heights Sta., San Juan, PR 00922
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3011
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/01/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/02/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360775043 |
Investigation Summary
On October 25, 1985, light duty truck drivers for Puerto Rico Traction Tires Manufacturing, Incorporated were transferring Propane gas from a 1000-gallon tank to the tank of a truck. The employees disconnected a switch. The propane ignited. Employee #1 sustained burns and scalding from the heat to his chest, arms, and face. Employee #1 alleged that he had observed a spark that had come from the box where the switch was located.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, FIRE, GAS, PROPANE, SPARK, ARM, FACE, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3174836 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Truck drivers, light |