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DSH Enterprises, Inc.

Vehicle or machinery fire — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at DSH Enterprises, Inc. in MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE
Employer DSH Enterprises, Inc. Report ID 2017021356
Address N. Bayberry Parkway, W. Aristotle Avenue. City, State ZIP MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE 19709
Event Date February 10, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Body Part Whole body
Event Type Vehicle or machinery fire Source of Injury Handtools-powered, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 541611 Inspection # 1209767
GPS Coordinates 39.51000, -75.67000

Incident Narrative

On February 10, 2017, an employee was using a compressor to spray concrete forms with Clean Strip J1A when the compressor hose became clogged. He attempted to unclog the hose by applying heat. The hose then ignited, burning the employee from his head to toes and requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On February 10, 2017, a worker at DSH Enterprises, Inc. in MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the whole body. The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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