Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at ADA Carbon Solutions LLC
Start: 4/22/2021

2 hospitalizations · 2021043342 · 4/22/2021 · ADA Carbon Solutions LLC

Severity

Hospitalized: 2
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Hand(s) and arm(s), unspecified
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Nonstructural fire, n.e.c.
Source: Chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c.
Secondary source: Washers, dryers, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: ADA Carbon Solutions LLC
Location: 201 Red River Mine Road, COUSHATTA, LOUISIANA, 71019
NAICS: 424690
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Two employees were inspecting a dust collection unit. Material fell out of the unit and ignited from the heat in the unit. The employees suffered first- and second-degree burns to the backs of their arms and hands.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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