Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Par Mar Store 226
Start: 8/15/2023

1 hospitalization · 2023087439 · 8/15/2023 · Par Mar Store 226

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: Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Natural gas
Secondary source: Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers

Employer

Name: Par Mar Store 226
Location: 2524 Marrowbone Creek Road, KERMIT, WEST VIRGINIA, 25674
NAICS: 445120
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was lighting a gas stove/pizza oven when an explosion occurred due to a natural gas buildup. The employee sustained first- and second-degree burns to the face, neck, arms, hands, and legs.

Source

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