Primus Pipe & Tube, Inc.
Explosions and fires unspecified — Thermal burns degree unspecified — WILDWOOD, FLORIDA
| Employer | Primus Pipe & Tube, Inc. | Report ID | 2024053965 |
| Address | 241 West Clarke Street | City, State ZIP | WILDWOOD, FLORIDA 34785 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Ears and facial region unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosions and fires unspecified | Source of Injury | Pipes, tubes metal |
| Secondary Source | Furnaces, heaters | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.87000, -82.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was approaching a stainless steel pipe that had come out of the furnace when it backfired, burning his face.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2024, a worker at Primus Pipe & Tube, Inc. in WILDWOOD, FLORIDA suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the ears and facial region unspecified. The incident was classified as explosions and fires unspecified, with pipes, tubes metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2 severe injury reports involving "Explosions and fires unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Explosions and fires unspecified injuries.
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