INNOVATIVE MARINE ELECTRONICS, INC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — MEDLEY, FLORIDA
| Employer | INNOVATIVE MARINE ELECTRONICS, INC | Report ID | 2021032250 |
| Address | 11102 NW South river drive, SeaVee Boats Factory | City, State ZIP | MEDLEY, FLORIDA 33178 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811490 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.87000, -80.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to install an alarm system sensor. The employee was burned by a gas fume flash fire, suffering burns to the right side of the face and hand.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2021, a worker at INNOVATIVE MARINE ELECTRONICS, INC in MEDLEY, FLORIDA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with chemicals and chemical products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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