Esterline Defense Technologies
Explosion, n.e.c. — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — CAMDEN, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Esterline Defense Technologies | Report ID | 2016054500 |
| Address | Highland Industrial Park, P.O. Box 3297 | City, State ZIP | CAMDEN, ARKANSAS 71711 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Pyrotechnics, fireworks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332994 | Inspection # | 1149836 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.58000, -92.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were loading explosive pyrotechnics into a drying tumbler when the material exploded, burning the face and hands of both employees. One of the employees also fractured her elbow and lacerated her leg.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2016, a worker at Esterline Defense Technologies in CAMDEN, ARKANSAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with pyrotechnics, fireworks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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