Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025
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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221557408

STAR MARINE, INC.

Event
Brain, Burn, Drum, Explosion, Face, Fire, Flying Object, Hydraulic Fluid, Leg, Struck By, Welding
NAICS
483211
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#346651656
Employer profile
STAR MARINE, INC.
Summary number
221557408
Report ID
1032300

Event description

Employee is killed during explosion

Investigation abstract

At 9:45 a.m. on April 7, 2023, an employee was using a plasma welder to cut the top off of an old barrel that had previously contained hydraulic oil. A fire/explosion occurred. The employee sustained second degree burns to the leg and extensive facial and brain injuries. The employee was struck by the metal drum/barrel and was killed.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 22 M

    Event type
    1
    Occupation code
    829

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