CalienteResorts LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — LAND O LAKES, FLORIDA
| Employer | CalienteResorts LLC | Report ID | 2017032601 |
| Address | 21240 Gran Via Blvd | City, State ZIP | LAND O LAKES, FLORIDA 34637 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Welding and heating handtools-powered, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | 1222498 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.25000, -82.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was reattaching the gas line to an oven cook top. As he was soldering the line, the gas ignited, causing second and third degree burns on his arms and legs. The gas was not turned off at the time.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2017, a worker at CalienteResorts LLC in LAND O LAKES, FLORIDA suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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