Inspection Detail

Inspection: 306370297 - Steamway

Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office

Inspection Nr: 306370297

Report ID: 0830500

Date Opened: 05/27/2003

Site Address:
Steamway
19 Maple Ave.
Eaton, CO 80615

Mailing Address:
602 8th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1799

NAICS: 238390/Other Building Finishing Contractors

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/13/2003

Emphasis: S:Construction

Case Closed: 06/13/2003

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101572725

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201572419

Event: 05/23/2003

Employee Killed In Explosion While Spraying ProBlock

At approximately 10:45 a.m. on May 23, 2003, Employee #1 was spraying ProBlock interior alkyd primer-sealer in either the northeast-most room, or the next room leading to the screened-in porch. Suddenly, the two rooms became engulfed in flames. Employee #1 was killed at the scene. Apparently, while spraying the ProBlock, the concentration of the vapor in the rooms reached the lower explosive level (LEL) and created an explosive, firy environment. According to fire department reports; the fire and explosion started as a result of "flammable fumes" from a "spray-on finishing product", which was ignited by the water heater pilot light.

Keywords: FIRE, SPRAY PAINTING, EXPLOSION

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306370297			Fatality	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported

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