AML Industries Inc
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — WARREN, OHIO
| Employer | AML Industries Inc | Report ID | 2015108111 |
| Address | 520 Pine Ave | City, State ZIP | WARREN, OHIO 44483 |
| Event Date | October 30, 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 | Hydrogen |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325998 | Inspection # | 1104141 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.23000, -80.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A worker on the graphite processing cylinder was burned on his face and right arm when a spark ignited the hydrogen gas. The worker was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 30, 2015, a worker at AML Industries Inc in WARREN, OHIO 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 hydrogen identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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