King Green of Greater Atlanta, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | King Green of Greater Atlanta, Inc. | Report ID | 2023109971 |
| Address | 1618 Gibbs Dr. | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30507 |
| Event Date | October 27, 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 | Acetone |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1707206 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.23000, -83.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were cutting a metal barrel open with a blow torch. There was acetone residue in the metal drum, which ignited and burned one employee's face, neck, and hands.
Incident Summary
On October 27, 2023, a worker at King Green of Greater Atlanta, Inc. in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 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 acetone identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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