American Manufacturing Operations Inc.

Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — TOLEDO, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at American Manufacturing Operations Inc. in TOLEDO, OHIO
Employer American Manufacturing Operations Inc. Report ID 2017065925
Address 2375 Dorr St. City, State ZIP TOLEDO, OHIO 43612
Event Date June 28, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source Source of Injury Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts
Secondary Source Welding, cutting, and blow torches
Industry (NAICS) 336212 Inspection # 1246710
GPS Coordinates 41.65000, -83.60000

Incident Narrative

On June 28, 2017, an employee was MIG welding near a fan when a weld spark ignited his shirt. He suffered burns to his hands, back, and right arm.

Incident Summary

On June 28, 2017, a worker at American Manufacturing Operations Inc. in TOLEDO, OHIO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of clothing from controlled heat source, with blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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