Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14491732 - Employee dies of burns from rapid ignition of propane gas

Accident Summary Nr: 14491732 -- Report ID: 0214500 -- Event Date: 06/02/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
17642059	05/16/1989	2759	0	Pan Graphics Inc

Abstract: At approximately 8:50 a.m. on June 2, 1989, Employee #1 was troubleshooting the electrical system of the A/C unit in an 11 ft by 16 ft mechanical room, where propane cylinders were also stored. He was testing various fuses and disconnects when a fire ball engulfed the room. He died of the burns he sustained. It is believed that a relief valve of one of the cylinders opened and the gas was ignited by an electrical source.

Keywords: BURN, REPAIR, CYLINDER, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, ELECTRICAL TESTING, FIRE, VALVE, PROPANE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	17642059			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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