CH Bradshaw Co.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — GROVE CITY, OHIO
| Employer | CH Bradshaw Co. | Report ID | 2015096559 |
| Address | 2004 Hendrix Dr | City, State ZIP | GROVE CITY, OHIO 43123 |
| Event Date | September 9, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Methanol |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336390 | Inspection # | 1093987 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.91000, -83.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a torch to heat up a stuck stud on the tank. The torch ignited methanol gas that was put in the tank the day before. The employee was thrown back 6 to 7 feet and received second and third degree burns to the abdomen.
Incident Summary
On September 9, 2015, a worker at CH Bradshaw Co. in GROVE CITY, OHIO suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with methanol identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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