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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2015052647 · 5/5/2015 · Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Forearm(s)
Nature of injury
Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel

Employer

Name
Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC
Location
41 Hudson View Way, TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK, 10591
NAICS
237310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee fueling a boat with gasoline heard a clicking noise near the battery compartment. While investigating, a flash vapor fire occurred, causing second degree burns to the employee's right and left forearms.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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