Union Concrete and Construction, Corp.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — BUFFALO, NEW YORK
| Employer | Union Concrete and Construction, Corp. | Report ID | 2022109170 |
| Address | Fuhrmann Boulevard & Ohio Street | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14203 |
| Event Date | October 19, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Trunk, unspecified |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Flammable gas, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.66000, -116.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was utilizing a torch to repair a piece of equipment. The hose of the torch failed, causing the employee to sustain second-degree burns to the torso.
Incident Summary
On October 19, 2022, a worker at Union Concrete and Construction, Corp. in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the trunk, unspecified. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with flammable gas, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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