Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202087375 - Two Employees Are Injured When Propane Gas Ignites

Accident Summary Nr: 202087375 -- Report ID: 0524700 -- Event Date: 12/02/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
307240333	12/08/2005	3443	332420	Harsco - American Welding & Tank

Abstract: Employee #1 was preparing a 1,000-gallon propane tank to be repaired. Employee #1 opened the multi-valve of the tank to determine if there was any propane gas in the tank. Employee #1 did not smell any mercaptans and assumed the pressure in the tank was air pressure. However, the tank did contain propane gas. Employee #1 opened the multi-valve and released the contents of the tank. Employee #1 then conducted a grinding operation on the tank. Sparks ignited the propane gas. A flash fire and explosion occurred. Employee #2 was working in the area. Both employees received second-degree and third-degree degree burns and were hospitalized.

Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, WELDER, EXPLOSION, PROPANE, SPARK, FACE, TANK, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307240333			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Welders and cutters
2	307240333			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Welders and cutters

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