Tri-Miss Services, Inc
Fire, unspecified — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Tri-Miss Services, Inc | Report ID | 2023021740 |
| Address | 4766 North Washington Street | City, State ZIP | VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39183 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fire, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1652850 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.41000, -90.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a torch to cut a unit when they sustained burns to 31% of their body, including their hands, neck, and head.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2023, a worker at Tri-Miss Services, Inc in VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fire, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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