Trane Commercial Sales Office
Contact with cold objects or substances — Other burns, unspecified — ORLAND HILLS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Trane Commercial Sales Office | Report ID | 2023065185 |
| Address | 17901 South Lagrange Road | City, State ZIP | ORLAND HILLS, ILLINOIS 60487 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other burns, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Contact with cold objects or substances | Source of Injury | Nitrogen |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.78000, -87.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing a pressure check and leak test on a unit when nitrogen gas was released from a valve core removal tool. The nitrogen gas was injected into the employee's right hand, resulting in a burn to the skin, swelling, and pain.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2023, a worker at Trane Commercial Sales Office in ORLAND HILLS, ILLINOIS suffered other burns, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as contact with cold objects or substances, with nitrogen identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 52 severe injury reports involving "Contact with cold objects or substances" incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with cold objects or substances injuries.
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