EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY | Report ID | 2018054282 |
| Address | 200 Ridge Road West, Bulding 308 | City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14652 |
| Event Date | May 2, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Multiple chemicals or chemical mixtures, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325992 | Inspection # | 1314157 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.19000, -77.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pouring material into a vessel containing xylene and butanol when a flash fire occurred, burning the employee's face, ear, and neck.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2018, a worker at EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY in ROCHESTER, NEW YORK suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the head and neck. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with multiple chemicals or chemical mixtures, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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