Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14522635 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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100070259 | 10/08/1985 | 3711 | 0 | General Motors Corp B O C Group Van Plant |
Abstract: THE EMPLOYEES WERE USING FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS IN THE AREA. THERE WAS AN UNMARKED DRUM OF METHYL ALCOHOL (1/2 FULL), WITH A ONE INCH DIAMETER OPENING (VENT) IN THE TOP OF THE BARREL. THEY WERE DISPENSING FROM THIS BARREL VIA A PUMP TO FILL TANKS IN VANS WITH WINSHIELD WASHER FLUID. THE BARREL HAD BEEN MOVED TO AN AREA WHERE SMOKING WAS ALLOWED. WELDING WAS BEING DONE ACROSS THE AISLE. A FIRE STARTED IN THE GRATE WHICH CATCHES ANY LEAKS FROM VANS BEING TESTED. EMPLOYEE #1, WHO WAS STANDING ON THE GRATE TALKING TO EMPLOYEE #2, CAUGHT FIRE. HE RAN ONE WAY AND EMPLOYEE #2 THE OTHER. THE DRUM OF METHYL ALCOHOL EXPLODED, BURNING EMPLOYEE #2.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 100070259 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
2 | 100070259 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |