Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170620926 - Employee burned when adhesive spray explodes and ignites

Accident Summary Nr: 170620926 -- Report ID: 0950622 -- Event Date: 04/25/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125656066	06/20/1996	1711	0	Klimate King Heating & Air

Abstract: On April 25, 1996, Employee #1, an installer trainee at Klimate King Heating and Air, was using a 17 oz can of Nashua 357 adhesive spray to coat the bottom of a return air cabinet. The can and flammable spray were ignited by the pilot light of an adjacent hot water heater, resulting in an explosion and fire. Employee #1 sustained second-degree burns to his face, ears, hands, and forearms.

Keywords: BURN, PILOT LIGHT, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, SPRAY PAINTING, INEXPERIENCE, FACE, WATER HEATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125656066			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Sheet metal worker apprentices

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