Coleman Construction

Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — GLENDIVE, MONTANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Coleman Construction in GLENDIVE, MONTANA
Employer Coleman Construction Report ID 2017054111
Address I-90 City, State ZIP GLENDIVE, MONTANA 59330
Event Date May 5, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source Source of Injury Clothing, unspecified
Secondary Source Welding and heating handtools-powered, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238910 Inspection # 1222253
GPS Coordinates 47.12000, -104.68000

Incident Narrative

An employee was welding plates inside a culvert using a stick welder when the welder ignited his clothes. He suffered third degree burns to his chest, arms, hands, and head, requiring hospitalization. Fire-resistant clothes were not worn at the time.

Incident Summary

On May 5, 2017, a worker at Coleman Construction in GLENDIVE, MONTANA suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of clothing from controlled heat source, with clothing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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