Northern Illinois Gas Company
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Northern Illinois Gas Company | Report ID | 2017065213 |
| Address | 1262 Rose Avenue | City, State ZIP | ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61102 |
| Event Date | June 8, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Natural gas |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.25000, -89.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 8, 2017, an employee was in the field working on a furnace when a flash fire occurred, causing second degree burns to his right arm and face. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 8, 2017, a worker at Northern Illinois Gas Company in ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with natural gas identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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