OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221557408
STAR MARINE, INC.
PORT HADLOCK, WA—
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
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#1 Fatality Age 22 M
- Event type
- 1
- Occupation code
- 829
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