Ten Mile Paving LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — MONONGAHELA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Ten Mile Paving LLC | Report ID | 2016042753 |
| Address | Cracker Jack Road | City, State ZIP | MONONGAHELA, PENNSYLVANIA 15063 |
| Event Date | April 1, 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 | Petroleum fuels, distillates, and products, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 324121 | Inspection # | 1138023 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.19000, -79.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to refuel a tack buggy when a flame from a nearby rosebud torch ignited the fuel or vapors. The employee was exposed to the flame, burning him on his left arm, hand, and abdomen.
Incident Summary
On April 1, 2016, a worker at Ten Mile Paving LLC in MONONGAHELA, PENNSYLVANIA 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 petroleum fuels, distillates, and products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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