Fluidra USA, LLC
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Fluidra USA, LLC | Report ID | 2017076263 |
| Address | 8525 Mallory Road | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32220 |
| Event Date | July 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333318 | Inspection # | 1245830 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.31000, -81.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had tested a water filter when the water pump overheated and blew up the hose. He suffered burns to the back of his left leg and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 7, 2017, a worker at Fluidra USA, LLC in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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