Freedom Trailers, LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — WILLACOOCHEE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Freedom Trailers, LLC | Report ID | 20231211375 |
| Address | 774 West Marshall Avenue | City, State ZIP | WILLACOOCHEE, GEORGIA 31650 |
| Event Date | December 14, 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 | Adhesives, glues, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Furnaces, heaters | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336214 | Inspection # | 1718942 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.34000, -83.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was spraying glue to the floor of an enclosed cargo trailer. The fumes made contact with the heater causing a flash fire. The employee suffered burns to their face and right hand.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2023, a worker at Freedom Trailers, LLC in WILLACOOCHEE, 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 adhesives, glues, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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