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Relogistics Services L.L.C.

Contact with cold objects or substances — Other burns, second degree — BROOKHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Relogistics Services L.L.C. in BROOKHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI
Employer Relogistics Services L.L.C. Report ID 2021032146
Address 2196 Manufacturers Blvd City, State ZIP BROOKHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI 39601
Event Date March 11, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Other burns, second degree Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Contact with cold objects or substances Source of Injury Propane
Secondary Source Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 452910 Inspection # 1520084
GPS Coordinates 31.61000, -90.42000

Incident Narrative

An employee had just exchanged the propane tank on his forklift. After he began driving the forklift, he noticed a propane fuel smell. He stopped the forklift, stepped off, and proceeded to tighten the coupler with his hands, resulting in second degree burns that required hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On March 11, 2021, a worker at Relogistics Services L.L.C. in BROOKHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI suffered other burns, second degree to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as contact with cold objects or substances, with propane identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 52 severe injury reports involving "Contact with cold objects or substances" incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with cold objects or substances injuries.

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