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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221588734

FCX2023XT3633X0096 - NAMMO DEFENSE SYSTEMS INC.

Event
Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Burn, Chemical, Chemical Reaction, Explosion, Explosive Mixing, Explosives, Fire, Head, Ignite, Ignition, Material Handling, Shock, Struck By
NAICS
325920
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#346699887
Employer profile
FCX2023XT3633X0096 - NAMMO DEFENSE SYSTEMS INC.
Summary number
221588734
Report ID
0950411

Event description

Employee is killed when chemical compounds explode during mi

Investigation abstract

At 7:53 a.m. on March 23, 2023, an employee working as a production operator for an explosives manufacturer was removing a chemical compound from a large batch mixing bowl. The compound ignited and deflagrated. The employee was killed in the resulting fire, explosion and shockwave.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 22 M

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    999

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