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Accident Summary Nr: 110318540 - Over thirteen killed in explosion and fire at chemical plant
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110318540 | 07/06/1990 | 2869 | 0 | Arco Chemical Co. |
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
| 110318557 | 07/06/1990 | 2869 | 0 | Austin Industrial, Inc |
Abstract: On July 5, 1990, an explosion and fire occurred at the Arco Chemical Company complex in Channelview, TX. Employees #1 through #13 and four additional workers were killed. Five were permanent employees of Arco Chemical Company and the remaining twelve were contract labor employees. An area approximately the size of a city block was completely destroyed; no one in the area survived the explosion.
Keywords:
FIRE, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110318540 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 110318540 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 3 | 110318540 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 4 | 110318540 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 5 | 110318540 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 6 | 110318557 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 7 | 110318557 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 8 | 110318557 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 9 | 110318557 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 10 | 110318557 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec | ||
| 11 | 110318557 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 12 | 110318557 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec | ||
| 13 | 110318557 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 14 | 110318557 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 15 | 110318557 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 16 | 110318557 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec | ||
| 17 | 110318557 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |