HANCEVILLE, ALABAMA·
ABLE HAULING & EXCAVATING
Fire or explosion, unspecified · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at ABLE HAULING & EXCAVATING, 4390 COUNTY ROAD 490, HANCEVILLE, ALABAMA 35077 on , Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the shoulder(s) and arm(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was removing rust from the interior of a 60-70 gallon diesel fuel tank using a portable electric tool. The flammable vapors ignited and a flash fire occurred inside the tank. The employee suffered burns to the left hand, arm and neck.
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