CMS Mechanical Services, LLC.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids - Burns and other injuries, except fractures, unspecified - SUMMERFIELD, Florida
| Employer | CMS Mechanical Services, LLC. |
| Address | Dollar General Store, 15090 S. US Hwy 441 |
| City, State ZIP | SUMMERFIELD, Florida 34491 |
| Report ID | 2017088390 |
| Event Date | August 30, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Burns and other injuries, except fractures, unspecified |
| Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids |
| Source of Injury | Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811412 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.00000, -82.00000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a torch to disconnect a pipe and remove an HVAC compressor when residual oil inside the pipe ignited, causing first and second degree burns to the left side of the employee's face, arms, hands, and left thigh, as well as lung irritation. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2017, a worker at CMS Mechanical Services, LLC. in SUMMERFIELD, Florida suffered burns and other injuries, except fractures, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with chemicals and chemical products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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