Combined Systems, Inc.
Explosion, unspecified — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — JAMESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Combined Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2020021503 |
| Address | 388 Kinsman Road | City, State ZIP | JAMESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 16134 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Explosives, blasting agents, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332993 | Inspection # | 1463350 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.40000, -78.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Explosive powder material was being poured into a plastic container. An explosion occurred and five employees were transported to the hospital. One employee sustained burns to the face and left hand.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2020, a worker at Combined Systems, Inc. in JAMESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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