Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Metromont
Start: 11/17/2016

2 hospitalizations · 20161110807 · 11/17/2016 · Metromont

Severity

Hospitalized: 2
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
Source: Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name: Metromont
Location: 200 Metromont road, HIRAM, GEORGIA, 30141
NAICS: 327390
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to light a handheld propane torch when an explosion occurred. The employee received second degree burns to the face, hand, and other body parts. A second employee also suffered injuries.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown