Defcon Force, LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — ABERDEEN, OHIO
| Employer | Defcon Force, LLC | Report ID | 2016032404 |
| Address | 745 US-52 | City, State ZIP | ABERDEEN, OHIO 45101 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Coal, coal dust |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541420 | Inspection # | 1134897 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.67000, -83.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting welds inside a coal pulverizer when coal dust fell from above and caused a flash fire. The employee suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns to the face, hand, and arm.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2016, a worker at Defcon Force, LLC in ABERDEEN, OHIO suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with coal, coal dust identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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