Shumans Brothers Logging, Inc
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BROXTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Shumans Brothers Logging, Inc | Report ID | 2015129125 |
| Address | L C Jones Rd | City, State ZIP | BROXTON, GEORGIA 31519 |
| Event Date | December 3, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Bottles, jugs, flasks |
| Secondary Source | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 113310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.64000, -82.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered burns to 45% of his lower body when a plastic bottle of diesel fuel blew up near him while he was trimming logs.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2015, a worker at Shumans Brothers Logging, Inc in BROXTON, GEORGIA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with bottles, jugs, flasks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 72 severe injury reports involving "Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids" incidents in our database. Browse all Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | Magna Products Corp. | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Hosp. |
| Oct 14, 2024 | PSE&G | ORANGE, NEW JERSEY | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Hosp. |
| Apr 25, 2017 | Coles Energy | MILAN, OHIO | Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Hosp. |
| Jul 21, 2015 | Mascaro Construction Company, L.P. | SHARON, PENNSYLVANIA | Burns and corrosions, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Alcast, LLC dba Alcast Company | PEORIA, ILLINOIS | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Hosp. |
| Mar 12, 2017 | Mansfield Sand & Select LLC | MANSFIELD, TEXAS | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Jun 29, 2016 | Sunoco, LP | OZONA, TEXAS | Burns and smoke inhalation | Hosp. |
| Dec 12, 2016 | Metromont Corporation | HIRAM, GEORGIA | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Hosp. |
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by industry or state below.