Franklin Iron Works, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — THORSBY, ALABAMA
| Employer | Franklin Iron Works, Inc. | Report ID | 2021010114 |
| Address | 146 Tommie Drive | City, State ZIP | THORSBY, ALABAMA 35171 |
| Event Date | January 6, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.92000, -86.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was burning cardboard in a 55-gallon drum. Grease on the employee's coat caught fire, causing burns to the employee's lower back that required a skin graft.
Incident Summary
On January 6, 2021, a worker at Franklin Iron Works, Inc. in THORSBY, ALABAMA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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