Par Mar Store 226
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — KERMIT, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Par Mar Store 226 | Report ID | 2023087439 |
| Address | 2524 Marrowbone Creek Road | City, State ZIP | KERMIT, WEST VIRGINIA 25674 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Natural gas |
| Secondary Source | Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.85000, -82.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lighting a gas stove/pizza oven when an explosion occurred due to a natural gas buildup. The employee sustained first- and second-degree burns to the face, neck, arms, hands, and legs.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2023, a worker at Par Mar Store 226 in KERMIT, WEST VIRGINIA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with natural gas identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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