BROPHY AIR, INC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | BROPHY AIR, INC | Report ID | 2015085992 |
| Address | 10,000 NW 15th Terrace | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33172 |
| Event Date | August 21, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Petroleum, crude oil |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.78000, -80.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered burns to his face and head while repairing an air conditioner compressor with a torch at a customer's job site.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2015, a worker at BROPHY AIR, INC in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with petroleum, crude oil identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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