Roger F. Carter Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Roger F. Carter Inc. | Report ID | 20181212727 |
| Address | 2298 Airport Road | City, State ZIP | HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS 71913 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Naphtha solvents |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332323 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.45000, -93.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning metal with a naphtha solvent when a spark from a nearby welder caused the employee's clothing to ignite. The employee sustained burns to the face and respiratory system.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2018, a worker at Roger F. Carter Inc. in HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with naphtha solvents identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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