Tolman Construction
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — MILLINOCKET, MAINE
| Employer | Tolman Construction | Report ID | 2016075927 |
| Address | 35 miles WNW in T3 R11 WELS | City, State ZIP | MILLINOCKET, MAINE 04462 |
| Event Date | July 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | 1161287 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.65000, -68.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transferring diesel fuel from the middle tank of a fuel truck to the forward tank using a barrel pump when a fire/explosion occurred. The fire/explosion threw the employee off the tanker to the ground and ignited his clothing, causing second and third degree burns to his body and arms.
Incident Summary
On July 1, 2016, a worker at Tolman Construction in MILLINOCKET, MAINE suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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