C. H. Bradshaw Co., Inc.
Explosion, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — GROVE CITY, OHIO
| Employer | C. H. Bradshaw Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2020087689 |
| Address | 2004 Hendrix Drive | City, State ZIP | GROVE CITY, OHIO 43123 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Explosion, unspecified | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423840 | Inspection # | 1488272 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.91000, -83.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 13, 2020, the employee was repairing a leak on an aluminum tanker truck that previously hauled gasoline and diesel fuel. The employee was welding the cracked area when an explosion occurred within the confined space of the tanker. The force from the explosion caused the front head of the tank to blow out toward the victim. The victim was crushed in the rear of the tank and lost consciousness. The employee was hospitalized for traumatic brain injuries, broken ribs and a broken collarbone.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2020, a worker at C. H. Bradshaw Co., Inc. in GROVE CITY, OHIO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as explosion, unspecified, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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