DESIGN MECHANICAL, INCORPORATED
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | DESIGN MECHANICAL, INCORPORATED | Report ID | 2016087861 |
| Address | WALGREENS, 1100 E 63RD STREET | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64110 |
| Event Date | August 22, 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 | Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1172390 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.03000, -94.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding pipe as part of a compressor change-out when pressurized oil in the pipe released and ignited. The employee suffered burns to his wrists and face and was hospitalized for treatment.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2016, a worker at DESIGN MECHANICAL, INCORPORATED in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 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 chemicals and chemical products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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