Smiley Brothers, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — NEW PALTZ, NEW YORK
| Employer | Smiley Brothers, Inc. | Report ID | 2017065335 |
| Address | 1000 MOUNTAIN REST RD | City, State ZIP | NEW PALTZ, NEW YORK 12561 |
| Event Date | June 11, 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 | Coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | 1239232 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.77000, -74.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing an 8-burner stove when a valve broke on the stove, releasing gas and igniting the pilot light. The employee suffered burns to the face and arms.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2017, a worker at Smiley Brothers, Inc. in NEW PALTZ, NEW YORK 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 coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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