Ergon-West Virginia, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — NEWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Ergon-West Virginia, Inc. | Report ID | 2022097922 |
| Address | 9995 Ohio River Blvd. | City, State ZIP | NEWELL, WEST VIRGINIA 26050 |
| Event Date | September 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Hydrogen |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324110 | Inspection # | 1622968 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.60000, -80.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loosening a flange in a hydrogen unit. Residual gas escaped and ignited, causing second-degree burns to the side of the employee's face and elbow.
Incident Summary
On September 6, 2022, a worker at Ergon-West Virginia, Inc. in NEWELL, WEST VIRGINIA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with hydrogen identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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