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ST. MARYS FOUNDRY INC.

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — SAINT MARYS, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ST. MARYS FOUNDRY INC. in SAINT MARYS, OHIO
Employer ST. MARYS FOUNDRY INC. Report ID 2020021634
Address 405 E. SOUTH ST. City, State ZIP SAINT MARYS, OHIO 45885
Event Date February 19, 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 Alcohols, unspecified
Secondary Source Welding, cutting, and blow torches
Industry (NAICS) 331511 Inspection # 1464465
GPS Coordinates 40.54000, -84.38000

Incident Narrative

On February 19, 2020, an employee was adding chemical to an alcohol wash holding tank when alcohol wash splashed onto the employee's clothes. The employee put the shirt on the ground and tried to burn off the alcohol with a torch. The shirt caught fire and set the employee's pants on fire as well. The employee suffered burns to the hands, arms, chest, and legs.

Incident Summary

On February 19, 2020, a worker at ST. MARYS FOUNDRY INC. in SAINT MARYS, OHIO 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 alcohols, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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