Powered by GoogleTranslate

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA

Contact Us FAQ A to Z Index English Español

Return to Accident Search Results

Accident Report Detail

Accident: 170572143 - Employee'S Arm Burned When Gasoline Vapors Ignite

Accident: 170572143 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 11/11/1996
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
12649318811/14/19961611Taylor Brothers Construction Co Inc.
Employee #1, age 20, was underneath a Chevrolet cargo van, attempting to fix a leak in the fuel system. He was using a hand-held trouble light when the bulb on the light blew out, igniting gasoline vapors. The right sleeve of Employee #1's coveralls ignited and he suffered second-degree burns to his right forearm. The fire underneath the vehicle could not be extinguished and the building and all its contents were a complete loss.
Keywords: burn, repair, automotive repair, flammable liquid, flammable vapors, mechanic, construction, arm, electric light--port, gasoline
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation
1 126493188 Non Hospitalized injury Burn/Scald(Heat) Automobile mechanic apprentices

Thank You for Visiting Our Website

You are exiting the Department of Labor's Web server.

The Department of Labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. The Department of Labor also cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked Web sites. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the linked Web site. Thank you for visiting our site. Please click the button below to continue.

Close