Standlee Ag Resources
Explosion, n.e.c. — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — ARCO, IDAHO
| Employer | Standlee Ag Resources | Report ID | 2022087014 |
| Address | 475 Highway Drive | City, State ZIP | ARCO, IDAHO 83213 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Barrels, drums-except pressurized |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 111940 | Inspection # | 1615893 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.63000, -113.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a 55-gallon drum with a torch and the drum exploded. The employee was hospitalized with burns to over 50% of his body.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2022, a worker at Standlee Ag Resources in ARCO, IDAHO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with barrels, drums-except pressurized identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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