Big Sky Steel and Salvage
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BILLINGS, MONTANA
| Employer | Big Sky Steel and Salvage | Report ID | 2017065119 |
| Address | 1551 North Frontage Road | City, State ZIP | BILLINGS, MONTANA 59101 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | 1238512 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.80000, -108.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a torch to cut holes into a salvaged hydraulic cylinder when the residual hydraulic oil flashed back and burned the employee's left arm, left leg, right leg, and lower back.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2017, a worker at Big Sky Steel and Salvage in BILLINGS, MONTANA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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