Kribha Distribution Co
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — ADDISON, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Kribha Distribution Co | Report ID | 2019043847 |
| Address | 1735 West Cortland Court | City, State ZIP | ADDISON, ILLINOIS 60101 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Acetone |
| Industry (NAICS) | 531130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.90000, -88.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 15, 2019, an employee was cleaning tables in the warehouse area with acetone. The employee heated up the acetone and the solvent ignited, burning him below the knee, on both legs, and the right hand.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2019, a worker at Kribha Distribution Co in ADDISON, ILLINOIS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with acetone identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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