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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 20161211484 · 12/9/2016 · O'Day Equipment, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Arm(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel
Secondary source
Welding and heating handtools-powered, unspecified

Employer

Name
O'Day Equipment, LLC
Location
Cenex Convenience Store, BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA, 58318
NAICS
447110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using propane to heat up a solenoid on a diesel pump when the underground pump turned on, resulting in diesel making contact with the propane heater. The diesel and propane ignited, burning the employee's arms.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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