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Thermal burns degree unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2025010226 · 1/8/2025 · Langdale Forest Products Co.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s) and finger(s)
Nature of injury
Thermal burns degree unspecified

Cause

Event
Flash fire
Source
Flammable gas unspecified
Secondary source
Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating

Employer

Name
Langdale Forest Products Co.
Location
1202 Madison Highway, VALDOSTA, GEORGIA, 31601
NAICS
321113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning the tip of a torch. Gas from the torch entered a hole in the thumb of the employee's left glove and then ignited when the torch activated. The employee suffered burns to the thumb and palm.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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