Boyce Excavating Co., Inc.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Thermal burns degree unspecified — SLATE HILL, NEW YORK
| Employer | Boyce Excavating Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2025065755 |
| Address | 2817 US Route 6 | City, State ZIP | SLATE HILL, NEW YORK 10973 |
| Event Date | June 17, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Part of body unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Pressurized containers n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Torches welding, cutting | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1832246 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.39000, -74.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding on a diesel transfer tank inside a garage. After several minutes of welding, the tank exploded. The employee was thrown from the truck on fire and suffered burns.
Incident Summary
On June 17, 2025, a worker at Boyce Excavating Co., Inc. in SLATE HILL, NEW YORK suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the part of body unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with pressurized containers n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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