Sierra Chemicals L.C.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — FREDERICK, COLORADO
| Employer | Sierra Chemicals L.C. | Report ID | 2018065802 |
| Address | 3988 WCR 19 | City, State ZIP | FREDERICK, COLORADO 80516 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel |
| Secondary Source | Machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1324005 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.03000, -105.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to refill the fuel tank on a compressor in a trailer when the fuel tank cap pressurized and ignited gas vapors. The employee suffered first and second degree burns to the face, ears and nose.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2018, a worker at Sierra Chemicals L.C. in FREDERICK, COLORADO suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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