Energy Dispatch
Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Energy Dispatch | Report ID | 2018010452 |
| Address | 3090 Hwy 190 W | City, State ZIP | HAMMOND, LOUISIANA 70401 |
| Event Date | January 15, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source | Source of Injury | Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.50000, -90.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering fuel to a store when his pants caught on fire. He sustained burns to both legs and his left hand.
Incident Summary
On January 15, 2018, a worker at Energy Dispatch in HAMMOND, LOUISIANA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as ignition of clothing from controlled heat source, with blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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