Cat-Spec, Ltd
Fire, unspecified — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — PAULSBORO, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Cat-Spec, Ltd | Report ID | 2021109161 |
| Address | 800 Billings Rd | City, State ZIP | PAULSBORO, NEW JERSEY 08066 |
| Event Date | October 24, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fire, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1560848 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.83000, -75.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was watching the level of catalyst filling a fill bin from a discharge hose when a flash fire occurred. The employee sustained burns to his ear, face, and lower leg.
Incident Summary
On October 24, 2021, a worker at Cat-Spec, Ltd in PAULSBORO, NEW JERSEY suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fire, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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