J.H. Fletcher & Co.
Flash fire — Thermal burns second degree — HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | J.H. Fletcher & Co. | Report ID | 20241211517 |
| Address | 402 High Street | City, State ZIP | HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25705 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns second degree | Body Part | Arm(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Flash fire | Source of Injury | Pressurized containers n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Torches welding, cutting | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333131 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.41000, -82.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding baffle plates onto a 55-gallon hydraulic tank. A flash occurred as they began to tack weld a part. The employee suffered burns to most of their face and second-degree burns on each arm, resulting in hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2024, a worker at J.H. Fletcher & Co. in HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA suffered thermal burns second degree to the arm(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as flash fire, with pressurized containers n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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