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NASA-LLIS-0901

Lessons Learned – Wearing of Proper Undergarments with Fireproof materials such as Nomex Increases Survival Chances from Burn Injuries

active, Most Current
Organization: NASA
Publication Date: 12 July 2000
Status: active
Page Count: 2
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Description of Driving Event:

Two workers in Donaldson, La Plant Explosion.. Both were wearing NOMEX OVERALLS. One employee was wearing no under garments; burns over most of the body. The second employee was wearing cotton shorts and tee shirt; there were burns only where the undergarments did not cover the body.

Document History

NASA-LLIS-0901
July 12, 2000
Lessons Learned – Wearing of Proper Undergarments with Fireproof materials such as Nomex Increases Survival Chances from Burn Injuries
Description of Driving Event: Two workers in Donaldson, La Plant Explosion.. Both were wearing NOMEX OVERALLS. One employee was wearing no under garments; burns over most of the body. The second...
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