Lennox National Account Services
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — FULTONDALE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Lennox National Account Services | Report ID | 2019043436 |
| Address | 1355 Walker Chapel Road | City, State ZIP | FULTONDALE, ALABAMA 35068 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Fluorotrichloromethane |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.60000, -86.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a 5-ton compressor on an HVAC unit using an acetylene torch. While applying heat to the discharge line, residual oil/freon that had been expelled during brazing ignited, causing first and second degree burns to the upper chest and face.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2019, a worker at Lennox National Account Services in FULTONDALE, ALABAMA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with fluorotrichloromethane identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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