Tuesday, February 3, 2015

HOT WORK SAFETY ADVISORY: Drum Explodes During Welding, Killing Worker



A worker was welding casters onto the lid of a drum that was being converted into a work cart. The drum had previously contained acetone. When the welding arc burned through the drum lid, an explosion occurred. The lid—which blew off the drum—and the drum itself struck the worker, throwing him across the room onto the floor. He died from his injuries.

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Source: WorkSafe BC..

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