O.K. Industries, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — HEAVENER, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | O.K. Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2015030387 |
| Address | 18593 Highway 128 East | City, State ZIP | HEAVENER, OKLAHOMA 74937 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Welding machinery |
| Secondary Source | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311119 | Inspection # | 1049799 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.87000, -94.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Three employees were involved in a flash fire during welding operations inside of feed bins. Two workers were hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2015, a worker at O.K. Industries, Inc. in HEAVENER, OKLAHOMA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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