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Ranger Construction Industries, Inc.

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. in POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. Report ID 2016010165
Address 2503 Wiles Road City, State ZIP POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33073
Event Date January 7, 2016 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 Propane
Secondary Source Welding, cutting, and blow torches
Industry (NAICS) 324121 Inspection # 1117100
GPS Coordinates 26.27000, -80.15000

Incident Narrative

Two employees using a propane torch to loosen hardened asphalt were hospitalized when a flash flame caused severe burns to their arms and faces.

Incident Summary

On January 7, 2016, a worker at Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. in POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 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 propane identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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