Complete Fire Protection Inc.
Explosion, n.e.c. — Burns and corrosions, unspecified — OAKWOOD, GEORGIA
| Employer | Complete Fire Protection Inc. | Report ID | 20231110969 |
| Address | 4018 Chamblee Rd. | City, State ZIP | OAKWOOD, GEORGIA 30566 |
| Event Date | November 30, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 922160 | Inspection # | 1714504 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.21000, -83.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing piping and valves for fire protection systems in the vicinity of an electrical meter outside of a new warehouse. The meter exploded, causing burns to the employee's face and arms.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2023, a worker at Complete Fire Protection Inc. in OAKWOOD, GEORGIA suffered burns and corrosions, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with switchboards, switches, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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