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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 20201110863 · 11/16/2020 · 3E Concrete, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thigh(s)
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel
Secondary source
Saws-powered, except chainsaws

Employer

Name
3E Concrete, LLC
Location
3519 E 1/2 Road, PALISADE, COLORADO, 81526
NAICS
238110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

After filling a demolition saw with fuel, an employee started the saw up to cut rebar. Gas spilled out of the saw onto the employee's right pants leg, and a spark from the cutting ignited it. The employee's right leg was burned above the knee.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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