IDC Spring
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — PIQUA, OHIO
| Employer | IDC Spring | Report ID | 20201110483 |
| Address | 9200 North Country Club Road | City, State ZIP | PIQUA, OHIO 45356 |
| Event Date | November 5, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Pressure lines, except hoses |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332613 | Inspection # | 1501461 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.16000, -84.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a torch to cut a wire. A nearby air line pipe ruptured and blew back into his face, burning his face and head.
Incident Summary
On November 5, 2020, a worker at IDC Spring in PIQUA, OHIO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with pressure lines, except hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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