Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Name: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at West Virginia Pipeline, Inc.
Start: 12/12/2022

1 hospitalization · 20221210765 · 12/12/2022 · West Virginia Pipeline, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event: Fire, unspecified
Source: Coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified
Secondary source: Impact wrenches-powered

Employer

Name: West Virginia Pipeline, Inc.
Location: 300 Pipeline Road, PRINCETON, WEST VIRGINIA, 24739
NAICS: 237110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

On December 12, 2022, an employee was tying over a gas line using an impact gun when the gun caused sparks that resulted in a flash fire. The employee suffered burns to their face and hands.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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