Dominion Energy Ohio

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — LAKEWOOD, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Dominion Energy Ohio in LAKEWOOD, OHIO
Employer Dominion Energy Ohio Report ID 2018043758
Address 15601 Chatfield Ave. City, State ZIP LAKEWOOD, OHIO 44107
Event Date April 19, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Body Part Face, unspecified
Event Type Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids Source of Injury Propane
Secondary Source Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 221210 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.44000, -81.80000

Incident Narrative

An employee received a burn to the face when lighting a pilot light on a gas furnace at a residential home with a match.

Incident Summary

On April 19, 2018, a worker at Dominion Energy Ohio in LAKEWOOD, OHIO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with propane identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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