Canfor Southern Pine, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — MOULTRIE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Canfor Southern Pine, Inc. | Report ID | 20231211377 |
| Address | 900 6th Street NE | City, State ZIP | MOULTRIE, GEORGIA 31768 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| 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) | 321113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.18000, -83.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding on a rack when sparks ignited residual diesel on his pants. The employee sustained first-, second-, and third-degree burns.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2023, a worker at Canfor Southern Pine, Inc. in MOULTRIE, GEORGIA suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the nonclassifiable. 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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