Advanced Mechanical Services Of Central Florida, Inc.

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Advanced Mechanical Services Of Central Florida, Inc. in CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA
Employer Advanced Mechanical Services Of Central Florida, Inc. Report ID 2019043978
Address 1045 US Hwy 3315 City, State ZIP CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA 32536
Event Date April 18, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Second degree heat (thermal) burns Body Part Multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c.
Event Type Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids Source of Injury Coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified
Secondary Source Welding, cutting, and blow torches
Industry (NAICS) 238220 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.73000, -86.60000

Incident Narrative

An employee was changing out a compressor at a store. While sweating the lines, the pressure built up in the line and the oil shot out along with flames, causing second degree burns on both arms from his fingertips to the elbows and a slight burn on his lower abdomen.

Incident Summary

On April 18, 2019, a worker at Advanced Mechanical Services Of Central Florida, Inc. in CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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