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Thermal burns degree unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2024065586 · 6/23/2024 · Alabama Catfish, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Trunk and other upper extremities
Nature of injury
Thermal burns degree unspecified

Cause

Event
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
Source
Oxygen tanks and cylinders
Secondary source
Oxygen elemental

Employer

Name
Alabama Catfish, Inc.
Location
83 Goldkist Ln., INVERNESS, MISSISSIPPI, 38753
NAICS
311710
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was preparing to change out oxygen bottles that supply the fish tanks. As the employee removed the regulator from an empty oxygen bottle, it exploded. The spark/flame ignited his shirt which caused burns to the right side of his torso and right arm.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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