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Report: Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids at SOUTHWESTERN WIRE in Norman, Oklahoma
DATE: 12/14/16
An employee was using a water hose to help cool down a tank of molten zinc solution during the pumping transfer process when the water came into contact with acid/residue and a violent chemical reaction and explosion occurred. The water with molten acid solution blew into the employee’s face and back as he turned to run, causing second degree burns that required hospitalization.
| Report ID |
20161211647 |
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| Date |
12/14/2016 |
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| UPA |
1164778 |
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| Inspection |
1200111 |
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| Primary NAICS |
331222 |
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| Nature |
1522 |
Second degree heat (thermal) burns |
| Part of Body |
83 |
Head and trunk |
| Source |
1469 |
Metallics and compounds, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source |
9521 |
Water |
| Event |
322 |
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids |
| Hospitalized |
Yes |
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| Amputation |
No |
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