Zavanna, LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — ALEXANDER, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Zavanna, LLC | Report ID | 2018010386 |
| Address | .4 miles west of 24th Street NW and 144th Avenue NW, Bunning 35-26-1H | City, State ZIP | ALEXANDER, NORTH DAKOTA 58831 |
| Event Date | January 12, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| 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 | Natural gas |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.89000, -103.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting the natural gas supply for a freshwater heater. The employee opened a valve on a scrubber that released gas and it ignited, burning the employee's legs, hands, and face.
Incident Summary
On January 12, 2018, a worker at Zavanna, LLC in ALEXANDER, NORTH DAKOTA 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 natural gas identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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