Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, 200 Ridge Road West, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14652
on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the head and neck.
Final narrative
An employee was pouring material into a vessel containing xylene and butanol when a flash fire occurred, burning the employee's face, ear, and neck.
HospitalizedHead and neckMultiple chemicals or chemical mixtures, n.e.c.
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