SFM LANDSCAPE SERVICES, LLC
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA
| Employer | SFM LANDSCAPE SERVICES, LLC | Report ID | 2020066077 |
| Address | 3000 Coral Hills Dr | City, State ZIP | CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA 33065 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel |
| Secondary Source | Lawn mowers-riding | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1482339 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.26000, -80.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was backing a mower into a tractor trailer when the mower's gas tank struck the trailer and exploded. The employee received burns to the face (around eyes and forehead), arms, and knees.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2020, a worker at SFM LANDSCAPE SERVICES, LLC in CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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