AIM Recycling Florida LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — MEDLEY, FLORIDA
| Employer | AIM Recycling Florida LLC | Report ID | 20181010561 |
| Address | 8130 NW 74 Street | City, State ZIP | MEDLEY, FLORIDA 33166 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.83000, -80.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding a metal container when a spark ignited a cylinder of hydraulic fluid, causing a flash fire. The employee suffered burns to his face and the left side of his body.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2018, a worker at AIM Recycling Florida LLC in MEDLEY, FLORIDA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. 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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