Fire, unspecified · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Energy Systems Southeast, LLC, 602 East Horn Street, BOSTON, GEORGIA 31626
on — Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was removing a compressor from an HVAC unit located at a cell tower site. He was using a torch to disconnect a copper line from the compressor. When the line came loose, a flash fire occurred, resulting in second degree burns to the employee's face and wrist.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Nonclassifiable
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