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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

2 hospitalizations · 2023109880 · 10/25/2023 · Madden Gulf Coast, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
2
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement
Secondary source
Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name
Madden Gulf Coast, LLC
Location
710 River Road, WESTWEGO, LOUISIANA, 70094
NAICS
324121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were removing residual hot mix asphalt with a torch inside a silo before mixing a new batch of asphalt. The asphalt became hot enough to ignite fumes inside the silo, which resulted in a flash fire. Both employees sustained burns to their hands, arms, and face.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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