Valley Metals
Explosion, n.e.c. — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS
| Employer | Valley Metals | Report ID | 2019077815 |
| Address | 2413 S. Milford Lake Rd | City, State ZIP | JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS 66441 |
| Event Date | July 31, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Welding, cutting, and blow torches |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1419924 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.99000, -96.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a combine truck trying to get a part loose. The employee was using a blow torch when it exploded. The employee was hospitalized with severe burns, especially on the right leg, and smoke inhalation.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2019, a worker at Valley Metals in JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with welding, cutting, and blow torches identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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