Atlas PyroVision Entertainment Group, Inc.

Explosion, n.e.c. - Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified - NORTH ANDOVER, Massachusetts

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Atlas PyroVision Entertainment Group, Inc. in NORTH ANDOVER, Massachusetts
Employer Atlas PyroVision Entertainment Group, Inc.
Address Hayes Stadium, 495 Main Street
City, State ZIP NORTH ANDOVER, Massachusetts 01845
Report ID 2022075796
Event Date July 3, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Explosion, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Pyrotechnics, fireworks
Industry (NAICS) 713990
Inspection # 1605786
GPS Coordinates 42.69000, -71.12000

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Incident Narrative

A fireworks technician was setting up a fireworks display and connecting the electrical ignitor into the shunted module. While unraveling the ignitor, it discharged a 3-inch finale chain (10 shells). The first shell struck the technician's rib cage and arm. The technician was hospitalized with burns to the ribcage and a laceration to the right arm.

Incident Summary

On July 3, 2022, a worker at Atlas PyroVision Entertainment Group, Inc. in NORTH ANDOVER, Massachusetts suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with pyrotechnics, fireworks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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