Dominion Energy Ohio
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — 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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