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American-3 Fab Inc

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — DE PERE, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at American-3 Fab Inc in DE PERE, WISCONSIN
Employer American-3 Fab Inc Report ID 2023087019
Address 2221 Innovation Drive City, State ZIP DE PERE, WISCONSIN 54115
Event Date August 3, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids Source of Injury Paint removers, thinners
Secondary Source Welding, cutting, and blow torches
Industry (NAICS) 332999 Inspection # 1690046
GPS Coordinates 44.41000, -88.12000

Incident Narrative

An employee was welding steel at his workbench when a nearby rag of lacquer thinner caught on fire. The burning rag heated a metal can of anti-spatter, which then burst and splashed the employee with burning flammable liquids. The employee sustained second- and third-degree burns to his torso, arms, and face.

Incident Summary

On August 3, 2023, a worker at American-3 Fab Inc in DE PERE, WISCONSIN suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with paint removers, thinners identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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