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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221517832

MAGIC IN THE SKY FLORIDA, LLC

Event
Explosion, Fireworks, Loading
NAICS
339999
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#346369218
Employer profile
MAGIC IN THE SKY FLORIDA, LLC
Summary number
221517832
Report ID
0419730

Event description

Four employees are killed, one is injured in explosion of co

Investigation abstract

At 7:15 p.m. on December 1, 2022, employees were sorting and loading aerial fireworks with electric match ignitors. An alleged static charge from plastic tables and storage bins ignited an electric match at the insertion point of the aerial firework, resulting in immediate detonation. An explosion of commercial grade fireworks and flames ensued. Four employees were killed, and one was hospitalized to treat unspecified injuries.

Victims (5)

  1. #1 Fatality Age 22 F

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    7021
  2. #2 Fatality Age 22 M

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    7021
  3. #3 Hospitalized Age 27 F

    Event type
    14
  4. #4 Fatality Age 23 F

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    7021
  5. #5 Fatality Age 24 M

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    7021

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