3E Concrete, LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — PALISADE, COLORADO
| Employer | 3E Concrete, LLC | Report ID | 20201110863 |
| Address | 3519 E 1/2 Road | City, State ZIP | PALISADE, COLORADO 81526 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel |
| Secondary Source | Saws-powered, except chainsaws | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | 1502848 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.08000, -108.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
After filling a demolition saw with fuel, an employee started the saw up to cut rebar. Gas spilled out of the saw onto the employee's right pants leg, and a spark from the cutting ignited it. The employee's right leg was burned above the knee.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2020, a worker at 3E Concrete, LLC in PALISADE, COLORADO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as ignition of 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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