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Blazer Waterproofing Systems Inc

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — VAIL, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Blazer Waterproofing Systems Inc in VAIL, COLORADO
Employer Blazer Waterproofing Systems Inc Report ID 2019099158
Address 1022 Eagles Nest Circle City, State ZIP VAIL, COLORADO 81657
Event Date September 4, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids Source of Injury Adhesives, glues, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238390 Inspection # 1429140
GPS Coordinates 39.63000, -106.35000

Incident Narrative

An employee was spraying an adhesive for insulation. The atmosphere ignited and the employee suffered second- and third-degree burns to the face, neck, arms, and hands.

Incident Summary

On September 4, 2019, a worker at Blazer Waterproofing Systems Inc in VAIL, COLORADO suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with adhesives, glues, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 503 severe injury reports involving "Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids" incidents in our database. Browse all Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids injuries.

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