KAESTLE ENTERPRISES, INC.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — COCONUTCREEK, FLORIDA
| Employer | KAESTLE ENTERPRISES, INC. | Report ID | 2015052498 |
| Address | 6601 LYONS RD STE C7 | City, State ZIP | COCONUTCREEK, FLORIDA 33093 |
| Event Date | May 1, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1061405 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.31000, -80.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing out compressors on the roof of a building. While un-sweating the oil equalizer line, the torch came in contact with the refrigerant oil and caused a flash burn that injured the employee.
Incident Summary
On May 1, 2015, a worker at KAESTLE ENTERPRISES, INC. in COCONUTCREEK, FLORIDA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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