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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2015096316 · 9/1/2015 · Coal County General Hospital

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple face locations
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Chemicals and chemical products, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Furnaces, heaters

Employer

Name
Coal County General Hospital
Location
7 N. Covington Street, COALGATE, OKLAHOMA, 74538
NAICS
622110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A maintenance employee was in the laundry room lighting a water heater pilot. He had been using canned air to clear lint/dust from the area, then attempted to light the pilot, which caused a flash fire in his face. He suffered burns on his face and injuries to his eyes, requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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