Orochem Technologies Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Orochem Technologies Inc. | Report ID | 20181212842 |
| Address | 340 Shuman BLVD | City, State ZIP | NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS 60563 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Toluene |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334516 | Inspection # | 1367562 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.80000, -88.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transferring toluene solvent from one drum to another using a hand pump. A discharge of static electricity ignited the toluene which then splashed onto the employee's clothing. The employee was hospitalized with second degree burns to his left hand, back, and other parts of the body.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2018, a worker at Orochem Technologies Inc. in NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with toluene identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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