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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2023075897 · 7/3/2023 · Jacobus Energy, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Head and trunk
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

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

Employer

Name
Jacobus Energy, LLC
Location
655 Parr Rd, WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI, 63385
NAICS
424710
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was transferring diesel fuel from a 4,500 gallon fuel transport wagon to a semi-truck. Diesel fuel vapors and static caused an explosion/fire, resulting in burns to the employee's face and upper torso.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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