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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2016109656 · 10/13/2016 · Watson C&D, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Chemicals, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Watson C&D, LLC
Location
12890 NE State Road 24, ARCHER, FLORIDA, 32618
NAICS
562212
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Prior to a welding job, an employee was unscrewing the cap on the acetylene tank and turning on the valve to check if any fuel was left when it ignited resulting in burns to his right hand and forearm. He was admitted to the hospital.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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