Michels Power Corporation
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — HASTINGS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Michels Power Corporation | Report ID | 2017043526 |
| Address | Ball Road, CSX tracks | City, State ZIP | HASTINGS, NEW YORK 13076 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel |
| Secondary Source | Saws-powered, except chainsaws | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.35000, -76.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a gasoline-powered demolition saw to cut a metal tower when a fire occurred, causing second degree burns to the employee's leg.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2017, a worker at Michels Power Corporation in HASTINGS, NEW YORK suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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