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D&J Construction

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at D&J Construction in WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA
Employer D&J Construction Report ID 2022043643
Address 1065 Toney Bayou Rd City, State ZIP WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA 71292
Event Date April 27, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Body Part Multiple body parts, unspecified
Event Type Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids Source of Injury Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel
Secondary Source Lawn mowers-riding
Industry (NAICS) 238120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.46000, -92.12000

Incident Narrative

An employee was filling the gas tank on a zero-turn mower when it ignited. The employee suffered burns to the right side of the body.

Incident Summary

On April 27, 2022, a worker at D&J Construction in WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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