American Pioneer Powder
Explosion, n.e.c. — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — WHITEWATER, COLORADO
| Employer | American Pioneer Powder | Report ID | 2016076746 |
| Address | 1475 Blair Rd | City, State ZIP | WHITEWATER, COLORADO 81527 |
| Event Date | July 25, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Explosion, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332993 | Inspection # | 1166923 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.96000, -108.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An explosion occurred at the plant and an employee was burned, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2016, a worker at American Pioneer Powder in WHITEWATER, COLORADO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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