Ascend Performance Materials, LLC
Flash fire — Thermal burns second degree — FOLEY, ALABAMA
| Employer | Ascend Performance Materials, LLC | Report ID | 2025010110 |
| Address | 518 South Bay St | City, State ZIP | FOLEY, ALABAMA 36535 |
| Event Date | January 5, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns second degree | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Flash fire | Source of Injury | Chemicals, hazardous materials n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325998 | Inspection # | 1800388 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.40000, -87.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a compound extrusion line. As they opened a vent, fumes from the stearic acid additive ignited when exposed to air, causing a flash fire. Molten plastic in the line contacted their lower face and neck, resulting in first- and second-degree burns. A face shield was not used at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On January 5, 2025, a worker at Ascend Performance Materials, LLC in FOLEY, ALABAMA suffered thermal burns second degree to the head and neck. The incident was classified as flash fire, with chemicals, hazardous materials n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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