Advanced Mechanical Services Of Central Florida, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — 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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