Peco Foods, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Peco Foods, Inc. | Report ID | 2016065397 |
| Address | 625 S Allen St | City, State ZIP | BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS 72501 |
| Event Date | June 17, 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 | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Welding and heating handtools-powered, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.76000, -91.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in a vertical lift welding on a hydraulic line that had a pin-hole. While he was welding, a flame ignited and fluid came down on the front of his torso, burning his chest and arm.
Incident Summary
On June 17, 2016, a worker at Peco Foods, Inc. in BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS 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 lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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