Carmichael Development, LLC
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Thermal burns degree unspecified — CANTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Carmichael Development, LLC | Report ID | 2024109800 |
| Address | 721 Univeter Rd | City, State ZIP | CANTON, GEORGIA 30115 |
| Event Date | October 21, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Ears and facial region unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Tanks, bins, vats except confined space |
| Secondary Source | Petroleum-based fuels | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1783300 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.19000, -84.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were tack welding over a hole in a diesel tank. Diesel in the tank exploded. One employee suffered burns to the face; the other suffered severe burns over 40 percent of the back, shoulder, and arms.
Incident Summary
On October 21, 2024, a worker at Carmichael Development, LLC in CANTON, GEORGIA suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the ears and facial region unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with tanks, bins, vats except confined space identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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