Divison 7, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BLUE RIVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Divison 7, Inc. | Report ID | 2015031305 |
| Address | 380 Timberline Circle | City, State ZIP | BLUE RIVER, COLORADO 80424 |
| Event Date | March 19, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel |
| Secondary Source | Air compressors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | 1049121 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.50000, -106.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was burned on the face and hands while refueling a gas-powered air compressor used to spray insulation foam.
Incident Summary
On March 19, 2015, a worker at Divison 7, Inc. in BLUE RIVER, COLORADO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified 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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