Kast Farms, Inc.
Vehicle or machinery fire — Thermal burns degree unspecified — ALBION, NEW YORK
| Employer | Kast Farms, Inc. | Report ID | 2024031972 |
| Address | 2911 Desnmore Road | City, State ZIP | ALBION, NEW YORK 14411 |
| Event Date | March 4, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Vehicle or machinery fire | Source of Injury | Lawn edgers, trimmers |
| Secondary Source | Petroleum-based fuels | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 111331 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.23000, -78.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was tightening the gas cap on a tree trimmer that had been recently turned off but had gas spillage around the cap. The trimmer ignited, burning his hands, face, and chest.
Incident Summary
On March 4, 2024, a worker at Kast Farms, Inc. in ALBION, NEW YORK suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with lawn edgers, trimmers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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