Eddie B's Roofing Enterprises, LLC.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Eddie B's Roofing Enterprises, LLC. | Report ID | 2018065457 |
| Address | 10800 SW 211th St. | City, State ZIP | CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA 33189 |
| Event Date | June 4, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Containers-pressurized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1323950 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.57000, -80.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking behind a roofing tar kettle when the kettle door exploded, causing hot tar to contact and burn the employee's face, back, shoulder, and neck.
Incident Summary
On June 4, 2018, a worker at Eddie B's Roofing Enterprises, LLC. in CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with containers-pressurized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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