UPCHURCH SERVICES LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — First degree heat (thermal) burns — VAIDEN, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | UPCHURCH SERVICES LLC | Report ID | 2016087847 |
| Address | 33714 MS Highway 35 | City, State ZIP | VAIDEN, MISSISSIPPI 39176 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | First degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.33000, -89.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an oxygen/acetylene torch to un-solder a copper line on an HVAC system when refrigerant oil or oil vapors in the system ignited and caused a flash fire. The employee sustained first degree burns to his left arm and minor burns to his face.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2016, a worker at UPCHURCH SERVICES LLC in VAIDEN, MISSISSIPPI suffered first degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with chemicals and chemical products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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