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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2020021058 · 2/1/2020 · FedEx Ground Package System, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Solvents, degreasers, unspecified
Secondary source
Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers

Employer

Name
FedEx Ground Package System, Inc.
Location
102 MERCURY DRIVE, CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, 61820
NAICS
484121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On February 1, 2020, a maintenance employee was using a de-greaser containing de-natured alcohol to re-ignite a charcoal grill when the de-greaser caught on fire and flashed/exploded. The employee suffered burns to his arm and face.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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