Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Vance Brothers Inc., 5201 Brighton Ave, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64130
on — Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was heating an asphalt product with a propane torch to close a lid on a tank when a flash fire occurred. The employee suffered second degree burns to the hand and first degree burns to the face.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement
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