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October 4, 2020

Fire inside confined space due to halogen light

On Dec. 17, 2013, the worker was spraying a flammable coating on the inside walls of a large steel tank when a fire was ignited by a portable halogen light. The 37-year-old man was rescued but spent three days in the burn unit at Hospital.

Cal/OSHA cited the company for these and other alleged violations:

  • Knowingly using an unauthorized electric lamp while the painter was working in an explosive atmosphere.
  • Not having a permit to work in a confined space.
  • Not having the proper ventilation or protective equipment for such a hazardous space
Source: CAL Osha

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