Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Defcon Force, LLC
Start: 3/20/2016

1 hospitalization · 2016032404 · 3/20/2016 · Defcon Force, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Coal, coal dust
Secondary source: Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name: Defcon Force, LLC
Location: 745 US-52, ABERDEEN, OHIO, 45101
NAICS: 541420
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was cutting welds inside a coal pulverizer when coal dust fell from above and caused a flash fire. The employee suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns to the face, hand, and arm.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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