Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Haviland Energy LLC
Start: 1/23/2023

1 hospitalization · 2023010714 · 1/23/2023 · Haviland Energy 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: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified
Secondary source: Furnaces, heaters

Employer

Name: Haviland Energy LLC
Location: 151 West Main Street, HAVILAND, OHIO, 45851
NAICS: 221118
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

On January 23, 2023, an employee was performing maintenance on a generator in the generator room. As the employee was leaving the area, gas emitting from the generator was ignited by a diesel powered heater. The employee suffered first- and second-degree burns to the back, face, and hands. The valves were not locked out or tagged out at the time.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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