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Metromont

Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — HIRAM, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Metromont in HIRAM, GEORGIA
Employer Metromont Report ID 20161110807
Address 200 Metromont road City, State ZIP HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141
Event Date November 17, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Second degree heat (thermal) burns Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire Source of Injury Welding, cutting, and blow torches
Industry (NAICS) 327390 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.88000, -84.74000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to light a handheld propane torch when an explosion occurred. The employee received second degree burns to the face, hand, and other body parts. A second employee also suffered injuries.

Incident Summary

On November 17, 2016, a worker at Metromont in HIRAM, GEORGIA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with welding, cutting, and blow torches identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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