Yarco Property Management
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Chemical burns, corrosions first degree — OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS
| Employer | Yarco Property Management | Report ID | 2024065691 |
| Address | 9800 W. 86th St. | City, State ZIP | OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS 66212 |
| Event Date | June 25, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions first degree | Body Part | Head and extremities |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Chemicals and hazardous materials unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Calcium hypochlorite | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 531311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.97000, -94.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was conducting maintenance on the community pool by adding chemicals including chlorine. When the employee opened the bucket containing the chemicals, the chemicals exploded upward toward the employee's face. The employee sustained first-degree burns to their face, arms, and right foot.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2024, a worker at Yarco Property Management in OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS suffered chemical burns, corrosions first degree to the head and extremities. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with chemicals and hazardous materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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