Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 566562 - One employee killed, five injured in fuel tank explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 566562 -- Report ID: 0636900 -- Event Date: 07/09/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108917709	07/09/1993	1611	0	Austin Bridge & Road Co.

Abstract: Employee #1, assisted by Employee #2, attempted to weld repair a tank containing diesel fuel. The tank exploded, drenching Employee #1 in burning fuel. Employees #2 and #3 were burned trying to rescue Employee #1, who died. Employees #4, #5, and #6 were treated for smoke inhalation.

Keywords: BURN, REPAIR, DIESEL FUEL TANK, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, INHALATION, WELDING, EXPLOSION, SMOKE INHALATION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108917709	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Truck drivers, heavy
2	108917709	Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics
3	108917709	Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Truck drivers, heavy
4	108917709	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Bookkeepers, accounting and auditing clerks
5	108917709	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Administrative support occupations, n.e.c.
6	108917709	Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Other financial officers

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