Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Name: Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Roger F. Carter Inc.
Start: 12/11/2018

1 hospitalization · 20181212727 · 12/11/2018 · Roger F. Carter Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury: Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Naphtha solvents
Secondary source: Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name: Roger F. Carter Inc.
Location: 2298 Airport Road, HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS, 71913
NAICS: 332323
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning metal with a naphtha solvent when a spark from a nearby welder caused the employee's clothing to ignite. The employee sustained burns to the face and respiratory system.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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