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Beemer Landscaping

Fire unspecified — Thermal burns first degree — BETHANY, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Beemer Landscaping in BETHANY, MISSOURI
Employer Beemer Landscaping Report ID 2024032801
Address 811 S 38th St City, State ZIP BETHANY, MISSOURI 64424
Event Date March 29, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Thermal burns first degree Body Part Head and extremities
Event Type Fire unspecified Source of Injury Acetone
Secondary Source Heat guns
Industry (NAICS) 561730 Inspection # 1739331
GPS Coordinates 40.26000, -94.01000

Incident Narrative

An employee was curing fiberglass resin with a heat gun. Acetone from an earlier application ignited in the heat; in the resulting fire, the employee suffered first-degree burns to the face, hands, and legs.

Incident Summary

On March 29, 2024, a worker at Beemer Landscaping in BETHANY, MISSOURI suffered thermal burns first degree to the head and extremities. The incident was classified as fire unspecified, with acetone identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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