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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2022108973 · 10/12/2022 · Top Dog Industries LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Arm(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel
Secondary source
Pumps

Employer

Name
Top Dog Industries LLC
Location
901 South Federal Highway, HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, 33009
NAICS
221320
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employees of Top Dog Industries were working on the catch basins for some pipes, extracting water to clean it. A 4-inch water pump had been running all day and ran out of gasoline. An employee was adding gasoline to the pump when the gasoline splashed on the motor and ignited. The employee sustained second degree burns to his left arm.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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