Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Good Hope Contracting, Co. Inc., 3100 35th Ave. North, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35207
on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the head and trunk.
Final narrative
An employee was welding on the access door to a 21,000 gallon tank containing an asphalt product identified as AC.
A flame was observed, by the spotter, moments before a blast. The welder was blown into the air and landed on the platform. The welder sustained burns and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedHead and trunkPaving asphalt, asphaltic cement
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