Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at The Home Depot USA, Inc
Start: 8/13/2016

1 hospitalization · 2016087587 · 8/13/2016 · The Home Depot USA, Inc

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Lower leg(s)
Nature of injury: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel
Secondary source: Lawn mowers-nonriding, powered

Employer

Name: The Home Depot USA, Inc
Location: 333 W. Allen St., CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO, 80108
NAICS: 444110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was testing the spark plug on a mower during repairs when the mower leaked gas and ignited, causing first through third degree burns below the knees on both legs.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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