Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200151645 - Employee Is Engulfed in Fuel Fire, Dies

Accident Summary Nr: 200151645 -- Report ID: 0214700 -- Event Date: 12/30/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
315996314	01/03/2012	5983	454311	Burt'S Reliable Inc

Abstract: On December 30, 2011, Employee #1 was transferring biofuel for a distributer of consumer fuel products. The valve involved in the transfer process for biofuel was blocked. In an effort to break up the blockage, the employee used a propane torch to heat the valve. A hose leading from the truck to the vale suddenly burst, spraying Employee #1 with fuel. The fuel ignited, engulfing the employee in flames. Employee #1 was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, BLOCKS, REFUELING, FIRE, FUEL OIL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315996314			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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