Siemens Energy, Inc.
Flash fire — Thermal burns degree unspecified — PAINTED POST, NEW YORK
| Employer | Siemens Energy, Inc. | Report ID | 2025010657 |
| Address | 100 West Chemung Street | City, State ZIP | PAINTED POST, NEW YORK 14870 |
| Event Date | January 21, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Internal neck structures |
| Event Type | Flash fire | Source of Injury | Other hydrocarbon gas |
| Secondary Source | Torches welding, cutting | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221118 | Inspection # | 1802577 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.15000, -77.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding. Acetylene gas leaked and ignited, causing burns to the employee's throat.
Incident Summary
On January 21, 2025, a worker at Siemens Energy, Inc. in PAINTED POST, NEW YORK suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the internal neck structures. The incident was classified as flash fire, with other hydrocarbon gas identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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