On September 4, 1998, a flammable liquid fire/explosion at the Fermilab, located in Batavia, that resulted in burns to three subcontractor employees.
Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security
October 16, 1998
minute read time
October 16, 1998
An accident at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) was investigated in which three painters received burns as a result of a flammable liquid fire/explosion while preparing the floor of a storage room for painting. The Accident Investigation Board (the Board) used various analytical techniques, including accident analysis, barrier analysis, and event and causal factor analysis.