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Massachusetts Mechanic Killed When A 55-Gallon Drum Exploded
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2001/07/19
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Description:On July 24, 2000, a 61-year-old male mechanic (the victim) was fatally injured when a 55-gallon drum exploded. The victim was using a torch to cut the lid off of the drum, which had previously contained diesel fuel conditioner, so the drum could be recycled. After the explosion an employee activated the company's emergency system that consisted of a direct line to their alarm company who then placed a call for emergency assistance. The town police and fire departments arrived at the incident site within minutes. The victim was med-flighted to a hospital where he was in critical condition for seven days before he died from the injuries sustained in the explosion. The Massachusetts FACE Program concluded that to prevent similar occurrences in the future employers should: 1. Develop, implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for removing lids from large, sealed metal containers. 2. Routinely undertake hazard assessments of the work site. 3. Provide workers with training in the recognition and avoidance of hazards and safe work practices that pertain to their work environment. 4. Maintain their chemical inventory at a few months supply, whenever possible, to reduce the number of large metal containers used.
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Pages in Document:1-5
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NIOSHTIC Number:nn:20028502
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Citation:Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, FACE 00MA042, 2001 Jul;:1-5;
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Federal Fiscal Year:2001
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Performing Organization:Massachusetts Department of Health
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Start Date:1992/09/30
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End Date:2006/08/31
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