G.P.'s Enterprises, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — BONAIRE, GEORGIA
| Employer | G.P.'s Enterprises, Inc. | Report ID | 2015010648 |
| Address | HW 96 & S. R. 247 | City, State ZIP | BONAIRE, GEORGIA 31005 |
| Event Date | January 21, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.55000, -83.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee was working on the carburetor of his company vehicle with gasoline on his hands when it ignited, causing 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his right hand and 2nd degree burns on his stomach and left hand. Employee was treated and hospitalized at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.
Incident Summary
On January 21, 2015, a worker at G.P.'s Enterprises, Inc. in BONAIRE, GEORGIA suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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