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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300767902 - U.S. Auto Pawn
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
U.S. Auto Pawn
1633 N. Boulder Hwy
Henderson, NV 89015
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5521
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Out of Business
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference:
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/21/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101040269 |
Investigation Summary
On August 20, 1996, Employee #1, a mechanic at U.S. Auto Pawn, Henderson, NV, was welding a vehicle in the car lot when an explosion occurred. Between 70 and 80 percent of his body was engulfed in flames when gasoline began spitting out on him. Employee #1 suffered second- and third-degree burns and he was transported to University Medical Center's burn care unit. He died on August 27, 1997 from complications of his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, MECHANIC, WELDING, EXPLOSION, AUTOMOBILE, GASOLINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300767902 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Automobile mechanics |