Browns AC Inc
Vehicle or machinery fire — Thermal burns second degree — PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Browns AC Inc | Report ID | 20241010109 |
| Address | 7490 Danvers Circle | City, State ZIP | PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA 33981 |
| Event Date | October 30, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns second degree | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Vehicle or machinery fire | Source of Injury | Air conditioning units |
| Secondary Source | Torches welding, cutting | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.91000, -82.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing out a thermal expansion valve for the AC equipment in the hallway handler closet. The employee was using an oxygen acetylene torch during the startup and oil that was trapped in the copper line of the AC system ignited, causing a flash fire. The employee sustained first- and second-degree burns on their left hand, arm, knees, and stomach.
Incident Summary
On October 30, 2024, a worker at Browns AC Inc in PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA suffered thermal burns second degree to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with air conditioning units identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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