Firth Rixson, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | Firth Rixson, Inc. | Report ID | 2018088016 |
| Address | 181 McKee Road | City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14611 |
| Event Date | August 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332111 | Inspection # | 1336212 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.15000, -77.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 6, 2018, at approximately 12:16 PM, a hydraulic line located at the 3,000-ton press shear station unexpectedly released pressurized hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic fluid traversed to a separate operation next to the press and landed on a hot part (small ring expander), resulting in a flash fire. As a result, two employee suffered second and third degree burns to their hands and face, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2018, a worker at Firth Rixson, Inc. in ROCHESTER, NEW YORK suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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