Inspection Detail

Inspection: 102437258 - Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. Dba Coca-Cola Bottling

Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office

Inspection Nr: 102437258

Report ID: 0524200

Date Opened: 06/02/1988

Site Address:
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. Dba Coca-Cola Bottling
7400 N. Oak Park Avenue
Niles, IL 60648

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: Union

SIC:2086

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Unprog Rel

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/02/1988

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/06/1988

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	901112334	Yes

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 848499

Event: 06/02/1988

Employee burned by explosion of leaking lpg tank truck

Employee #1 was preparing liquified propane cylinders for filling from a liquified propane gas (LPG) tank truck. Employee #1 pulled out the delivery hose, heard a pop, and turned around to see that the hose leading to the hose reel had come loose and LPG was pouring out of the hose. The truck engine was running to operate the pump. Employee #1 ran back to the truck in order to shut off the flow of LPG. Just as Employee #1 reached the truck, a fire and explosion occurred. Employee #1 was burned on approximately 35 percent of his body, including his head, arms, body, and legs. He was hospitalized.

Keywords: LEAK, TANK TRUCK, HEAD, EXPLOSION, LEG, BURN, TORSO, LP GAS, ARM, FIRE BRIGADE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102437258					Occupation Not Listed

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