Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Name: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at DESIGN MECHANICAL, INCORPORATED
Start: 8/22/2016

1 hospitalization · 2016087861 · 8/22/2016 · DESIGN MECHANICAL, INCORPORATED

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified
Secondary source: Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name: DESIGN MECHANICAL, INCORPORATED
Location: WALGREENS, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, 64110
NAICS: 238220
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was welding pipe as part of a compressor change-out when pressurized oil in the pipe released and ignited. The employee suffered burns to his wrists and face and was hospitalized for treatment.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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