Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Energy Systems Southeast, LLC
Start: 10/27/2021

1 hospitalization · 2021109274 · 10/27/2021 · Energy Systems Southeast, LLC

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: Fire, unspecified
Source: Nonclassifiable
Secondary source: Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name: Energy Systems Southeast, LLC
Location: 602 East Horn Street, BOSTON, GEORGIA, 31626
NAICS: 335312
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was removing a compressor from an HVAC unit located at a cell tower site. He was using a torch to disconnect a copper line from the compressor. When the line came loose, a flash fire occurred, resulting in second degree burns to the employee's face and wrist.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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