Burns and other injuries, n.e.c.

Name: Burns and other injuries, n.e.c. at Benedict Refrigeration Service, Inc dba Benedict Sales and Service
Start: 11/2/2022

1 hospitalization · 2022119625 · 11/2/2022 · Benedict Refrigeration Service, Inc dba Benedict Sales and Service

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Burns and other injuries, n.e.c.

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Fluorotrichloromethane
Secondary source: Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name: Benedict Refrigeration Service, Inc dba Benedict Sales and Service
Location: 702 N Center Ave., MERRILL, WISCONSIN, 54452
NAICS: 238220
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was using a torch to remove an existing filter drier from a condensing unit before installing a new one. The old filter drier exploded and the employee sustained injuries and burns to the face, jaw, eye, arms, and shoulders that required hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown