Type B Accident Investigation of the February 18, 2003, Subcontractor Employee Personal Protective Equipment Ignition Incident at the East Tennessee Technology Park

On February 18, 2003, a laborer was performing rebar removal with a cut-off machine. The sparks from the cut-off machine ignited the anti-c coveralls

Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security

March 17, 2003

On February 18, 2003, a general laborer employed at the East Tennessee Technology Park (ETTP) by MACTEC Constructors, Inc. (MACTEC) was performing rebar removal with a gas-powered cut-off machine. MACTEC is a subcontractor to Bechtel Jacobs Company LL (BJC). The sparks from the cut-off machine ignited the right leg of his 100% cotton anticontamination (anti-c) coveralls and the plastic bootie.

Subcontractor Employee Personal Protective Equipment Ignition Incident at the East Tennessee Technology Park, February 18, 2003 (1.72 MB)