Coastal Logistics, Inc.
Explosion, unspecified — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA
| Employer | Coastal Logistics, Inc. | Report ID | 20191010588 |
| Address | 986 A Bourne Ave | City, State ZIP | GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA 31408 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1436889 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.13000, -81.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were dumping powder from a super sack into a tank on a tanker trailer when a spark occurred, causing an explosion. One employee suffered burns to the face and eyes. A second employee suffered burns to the arms and face.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2019, a worker at Coastal Logistics, Inc. in GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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