FedEx Ground Package System, Inc.

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids - Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified - CHAMPAIGN, Illinois

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at FedEx Ground Package System, Inc. in CHAMPAIGN, Illinois
Employer FedEx Ground Package System, Inc.
Address 102 MERCURY DRIVE
City, State ZIP CHAMPAIGN, Illinois 61820
Report ID 2020021058
Event Date February 1, 2020
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source of Injury Solvents, degreasers, unspecified
Secondary Source Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers
Industry (NAICS) 484121
Inspection # 1463079
GPS Coordinates 40.15180, -88.23634

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Incident Narrative

On February 1, 2020, a maintenance employee was using a de-greaser containing de-natured alcohol to re-ignite a charcoal grill when the de-greaser caught on fire and flashed/exploded. The employee suffered burns to his arm and face.

Incident Summary

On February 1, 2020, a worker at FedEx Ground Package System, Inc. in CHAMPAIGN, Illinois suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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