C.A. Norris, LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — ELMIRA, NEW YORK
| Employer | C.A. Norris, LLC | Report ID | 20181112305 |
| Address | tops | City, State ZIP | ELMIRA, NEW YORK 14903 |
| Event Date | November 30, 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 | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | 1363799 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.15000, -76.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning the interior of a gasoline storage tank using a power washer to facilitate disposal. A fire in the tank caused third-degree burns to the employee's face and hands.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2018, a worker at C.A. Norris, LLC in ELMIRA, 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 gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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