Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Blazer Waterproofing Systems Inc
Start: 9/4/2019

1 hospitalization · 2019099158 · 9/4/2019 · Blazer Waterproofing Systems Inc

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Adhesives, glues, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: Blazer Waterproofing Systems Inc
Location: 1022 Eagles Nest Circle, VAIL, COLORADO, 81657
NAICS: 238390
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was spraying an adhesive for insulation. The atmosphere ignited and the employee suffered second- and third-degree burns to the face, neck, arms, and hands.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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