Gregg Orr Marine Destin
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Gregg Orr Marine Destin | Report ID | 2023076197 |
| Address | Cessna Public Boat Landing | City, State ZIP | SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLORIDA 32459 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Flammable gas, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811490 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.38000, -86.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was connecting the bilge pump wires with the shrink connectors. The fumes from the bilge pump were ignited by a hand held torch, causing first degree burns to the employee's face and second degree burns to both hands and both arms below the elbow.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2023, a worker at Gregg Orr Marine Destin in SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLORIDA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.. 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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