December 1, 2020
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
7/11 Materials Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
The safety can was transported in an unsecured location of the truck. During transport, fuel can shifted and tilted over the exhaust of the air compressor motor. The employee tried to upright the can, during which the lid opened and released vapor that ignited on the hot exhaust.