Oak Ridge Transfer Stations of CT, LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — SHELTON, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Oak Ridge Transfer Stations of CT, LLC | Report ID | 2023109562 |
| Address | 90 Oliver Terrace | City, State ZIP | SHELTON, CONNECTICUT 06484 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | 1704661 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.29000, -73.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was filling up a welder with gasoline when the gasoline spilled out and caught fire, resulting in burns to his face and hands.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2023, a worker at Oak Ridge Transfer Stations of CT, LLC in SHELTON, CONNECTICUT suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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