Global Security Corporation
Explosion, n.e.c. — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — TULSA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Global Security Corporation | Report ID | 2023065091 |
| Address | 2525 E 21st Street | City, State ZIP | TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74114 |
| Event Date | June 8, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Explosion, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Batteries other than automotive |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.13000, -95.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was providing security services at a client location when a spare lithium-ion rechargeable flashlight battery exploded in his right pocket causing second-degree burns to his thigh.
Incident Summary
On June 8, 2023, a worker at Global Security Corporation in TULSA, OKLAHOMA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with batteries other than automotive identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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