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Triangle Suspension Systems

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — DUBOIS, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Triangle Suspension Systems in DUBOIS, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Triangle Suspension Systems Report ID 2020010425
Address 200 E Maloney Road City, State ZIP DUBOIS, PENNSYLVANIA 15801
Event Date January 15, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Second degree heat (thermal) burns Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids Source of Injury Lubricating greases, cutting oils
Industry (NAICS) 332611 Inspection # 1458192
GPS Coordinates 41.10000, -78.76000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working at a machine when hydraulic oil started spraying out from a cracked fitting. The spray contacted the hot end of a part, which ignited the oil. The employee suffered a second-degree burn on his forearm and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On January 15, 2020, a worker at Triangle Suspension Systems in DUBOIS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with lubricating greases, cutting oils 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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