Thermal burns second degree

Name: Thermal burns second degree at Browns AC Inc
Start: 10/30/2024

1 hospitalization · 20241010109 · 10/30/2024 · Browns AC Inc

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Thermal burns second degree

Cause

Event: Vehicle or machinery fire
Source: Air conditioning units
Secondary source: Torches welding, cutting

Employer

Name: Browns AC Inc
Location: 7490 Danvers Circle, PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA, 33981
NAICS: 238220
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was changing out a thermal expansion valve for the AC equipment in the hallway handler closet. The employee was using an oxygen acetylene torch during the startup and oil that was trapped in the copper line of the AC system ignited, causing a flash fire. The employee sustained first- and second-degree burns on their left hand, arm, knees, and stomach.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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