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LSG Skychefs

Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at LSG Skychefs in DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS
Employer LSG Skychefs Report ID 2015052537
Address 2120 W. 33rd St. City, State ZIP DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS 75261
Event Date May 3, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Second degree heat (thermal) burns Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire Source of Injury Containers-pressurized, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers
Industry (NAICS) 722310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.78000, -96.79000

Incident Narrative

An employee in the hot food processing area had an aerosol can of cooking spray (an industrial size can of "Pam") that was placed next to a burner. Approximately 1 to 1/2 hours later, the aerosol can exploded and ignited into a fire ball. The employee received first and second degree burns on the hands and neck, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On May 3, 2015, a worker at LSG Skychefs in DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with containers-pressurized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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