Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Lindy Paving, 3580 Wheelertown Road, WATERFORD, PENNSYLVANIA 16441
on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was walking down a catwalk. At the same time, an automated system was cleaning and removing aggregate from the drag conveyor of asphalt equipment by spraying diesel fuel onto the conveyor. As the cleaning was taking place, the vapors from the diesel fuel ignited, creating a flash fire. The employee was burned on his face, neck, and arms, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel
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