Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fire unspecified — Thermal burns second degree — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Federal Bureau of Investigation | Report ID | 2025054510 |
| Address | 8000 East 36th Ave. | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80238 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns second degree | Body Part | Head and extremities |
| Event Type | Fire unspecified | Source of Injury | Explosives unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Explosive devices | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 922120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.76000, -104.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was evaluating evidence for a disposal plan when bulk explosive powder with two large steel pipe bomb fragments ignited. The employee sustained second-degree burns to their face, arms, and hands.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2025, a worker at Federal Bureau of Investigation in DENVER, COLORADO suffered thermal burns second degree to the head and extremities. The incident was classified as fire unspecified, with explosives unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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