KD Products
Vehicle or machinery fire — Thermal burns degree unspecified — SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
| Employer | KD Products | Report ID | 2024054324 |
| Address | 1948 East Mcdaniel | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 65802 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Vehicle or machinery fire | Source of Injury | Cleaning machinery, appliances n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 337110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.20000, -93.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A dust collection system caught fire and was put out. When the system was turned back on, the machine ignited again and flames burned an employee's face, chest, and arms.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2024, a worker at KD Products in SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with cleaning machinery, appliances n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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