Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Prairie Ag Partners, 106 North Main Street, ARLINGTON, SOUTH DAKOTA 57212
on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was burning some pallets in an incinerator. Gasoline was poured on the pallets to help start the fire. When the fire started, the employee suffered burns on both arms, elbows and hands. His neck, face and ears were also burned.
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