Zimmer Power Company, LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — MOSCOW, OHIO
| Employer | Zimmer Power Company, LLC | Report ID | 2021097772 |
| Address | 1781 US RT 52 | City, State ZIP | MOSCOW, OHIO 45153 |
| Event Date | September 9, 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 | Hydrogen |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221121 | Inspection # | 1553190 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.86000, -84.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance work on a hydrogen dryer. A hydrogen fire burned the employee's right arm, his right hand, and the right side of his face.
Incident Summary
On September 9, 2021, a worker at Zimmer Power Company, LLC in MOSCOW, OHIO 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 hydrogen identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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