SONBYRD INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicle or machinery fire — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — EMMETT, IDAHO
| Employer | SONBYRD INDUSTRIES, INC. | Report ID | 2017076616 |
| Address | 1963 HWY 52 | City, State ZIP | EMMETT, IDAHO 83617 |
| Event Date | July 17, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Vehicle or machinery fire | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337110 | Inspection # | 1247888 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.86000, -116.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were using a ripsaw when a spark or small fire ignited in the ripsaw's dust collection bag. A flash fire occurred, burning the upper body and arms of both employees.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2017, a worker at SONBYRD INDUSTRIES, INC. in EMMETT, IDAHO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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