Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Sierra Chemicals L.C.
Start: 6/13/2018

1 hospitalization · 2018065802 · 6/13/2018 · Sierra Chemicals L.C.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple head locations
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel
Secondary source: Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name: Sierra Chemicals L.C.
Location: 3988 WCR 19, FREDERICK, COLORADO, 80516
NAICS: 213112
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to refill the fuel tank on a compressor in a trailer when the fuel tank cap pressurized and ignited gas vapors. The employee suffered first and second degree burns to the face, ears and nose.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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