JANUS INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | JANUS INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC | Report ID | 20231211253 |
| Address | 638 Cassville White Road NW | City, State ZIP | CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA 30121 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s) and wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Flammable gas, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | 1717719 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.26000, -84.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a torch when a hole in the oxygen line leaked gas that then ignited. The employee sustained burns to the left palm and wrist.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2023, a worker at JANUS INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC in CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the hand(s) and wrist(s). The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with flammable gas, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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