Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Prestiage Gunitet Shortcrete Inc
Start: 9/10/2019

1 hospitalization · 2019099456 · 9/10/2019 · Prestiage Gunitet Shortcrete Inc

Severity

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

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel

Employer

Name: Prestiage Gunitet Shortcrete Inc
Location: 1831 Mustique Street, NAPLES, FLORIDA, 34120
NAICS: 423320
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was filling a water pump with gas when the gas vapors ignited. The flames contacted the employee, causing first and second degree burns to the employee's hand, arm, face, and stomach.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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