Bad Boy Transportation Inc.

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids - Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified - BATESVILLE, Arkansas

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Bad Boy Transportation Inc. in BATESVILLE, Arkansas
Employer Bad Boy Transportation Inc.
Address 102 Industrial Dr,
City, State ZIP BATESVILLE, Arkansas 72501
Report ID 20171211800
Event Date December 12, 2017
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
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 Solvents, degreasers, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Handtools-powered, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 333112
GPS Coordinates 35.79494, -91.63720

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Incident Narrative

An employee used brake cleaner to remove built-up grease from a cordless power tool. When the employee attempted to use the tool, it ignited, burning the employee's face and arms. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On December 12, 2017, a worker at Bad Boy Transportation Inc. in BATESVILLE, Arkansas 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 solvents, degreasers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.

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