Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202076923 - Employees Are Burned in Fire While Replacing Sump Pump

Accident Summary Nr: 202076923 -- Report ID: 0453730 -- Event Date: 11/09/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
309535805	11/10/2005	5171	454312	Monroe Oil Company, Incorporated

Abstract: On September 9, 2005, Employees #1 and #2 were replacing a sump pump on a premium gasoline pump at a BP Gas station. The pump, powered by a 220 volt line, was in a sump that was used to contain fuel residue. After the installation of the new pump, it was tested and failed to operate. While Employee #1 was checking the pump voltage with a volt/ohm meter, he became distracted and allowed a meter lead to short to ground. The resultant spark ignited fuel vapors in the bottom of the sump and caused a flash fire. Employee #1 sustained first-degree burns to his hands and face. Employee #2 was hospitalized first-degree burns to his face.

Keywords: BURN, VAPOR, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, GAS, BONDING, PUMP, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309535805			Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
2	309535805			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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