Plasmine Technology, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BAY MINETTE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Plasmine Technology, Inc. | Report ID | 2020065863 |
| Address | 251 Newport Parkway | City, State ZIP | BAY MINETTE, ALABAMA 36507 |
| Event Date | June 23, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Toluene |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325194 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.88000, -87.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transferring flammable liquid in the lab from a 5-gallon container to a 1-gallon container when the liquid ignited, resulting in burns to the employee's hands, knee, and left forearm.
Incident Summary
On June 23, 2020, a worker at Plasmine Technology, Inc. in BAY MINETTE, ALABAMA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with toluene identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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