Johnson Controls Inc
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — WICHITA, KANSAS
| Employer | Johnson Controls Inc | Report ID | 2019044256 |
| Address | 3120 N Mead St | City, State ZIP | WICHITA, KANSAS 67219 |
| Event Date | April 26, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Solvents, degreasers, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.74000, -97.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance millwright had used an aerosol degreaser to clean the shaft and key on a power press prior to MIG welding. Vapors and/or overspray were in the cavity surrounding the area and did not dissipate prior to striking an arc. A fire resulted that caused burns to the employee's body.
Incident Summary
On April 26, 2019, a worker at Johnson Controls Inc in WICHITA, KANSAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with solvents, degreasers, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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