Refuse Materials, Inc.
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Thermal burns degree unspecified — HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Refuse Materials, Inc. | Report ID | 2024031950 |
| Address | 6072 US HWY 98 | City, State ZIP | HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39402 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Part of body unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Containers unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Propane | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.31000, -89.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee started a piece of equipment that was in a container with a propane leak. When the equipment started, it ignited the propane in the container and caused an explosion, burning the employee.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2024, a worker at Refuse Materials, Inc. in HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the part of body unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with containers unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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