ChemAid Laboratories, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — SADDLE BROOK, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | ChemAid Laboratories, Inc. | Report ID | 2016032252 |
| Address | 100 Mayhill Street | City, State ZIP | SADDLE BROOK, NEW JERSEY 07663 |
| Event Date | March 14, 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 | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424210 | Inspection # | 1132312 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.89000, -74.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While an employee was completing the batch drop process, a fire flash occurred, burning his right hand and face.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2016, a worker at ChemAid Laboratories, Inc. in SADDLE BROOK, NEW JERSEY 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 nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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