Upson Company
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BOISE, IDAHO
| Employer | Upson Company | Report ID | 2018066391 |
| Address | 5800 N Meeker Avenue | City, State ZIP | BOISE, IDAHO 83713 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1326828 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.65000, -116.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pouring gas into a gasoline-powered pump when the gas ignited and burned the employee's chest and legs.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2018, a worker at Upson Company in BOISE, IDAHO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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