Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170361497 - Employee's arm burned in natural gas explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 170361497 -- Report ID: 0950623 -- Event Date: 06/26/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125725085	08/16/2000	3585	0	John'S Heating & Air

Abstract: At approximately 12 noon on June 26, 2000, Employee #1 was helping a contractor install a condenser and coil into an existing wall furnace and air conditioning system in a home. The contractor removed the duct work at the top of the furnace while Employee #1 moved it away from the wall. As they were performing their duties, natural gas leaked into the room and exploded. Employee #1 sustained first- and second-degree burns on his left wrist and forearm. The main gas valve had not been shut off prior to removing the furnace from the wall.

Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, INSTALLING, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FOREARM, NATURAL GAS, EXPLOSION, GAS LEAK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125725085			Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Sheetmetal duct installers

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