Live Events LLC
Explosion, n.e.c. — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — ASHLAND, OHIO
| Employer | Live Events LLC | Report ID | 2022086946 |
| Address | 714 Orange Township Road | City, State ZIP | ASHLAND, OHIO 44805 |
| Event Date | August 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Head, neck, and trunk |
| Event Type | Explosion, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Pyrotechnics, fireworks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423910 | Inspection # | 1613668 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.87000, -82.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 6, 2022, an employee was installing the electrical igniter for a firework device that was loaded with fireworks. The fireworks inside ignited, severely burning the employee. He suffered burns to the chest, neck, and face; damage to the chin, jawbone, and nose; and loss of skin on the face.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2022, a worker at Live Events LLC in ASHLAND, OHIO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the head, neck, and trunk. 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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