INVERNESS, MISSISSIPPI—
Alabama Catfish, Inc.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire · Thermal burns degree unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Alabama Catfish, Inc., 83 Goldkist Ln., INVERNESS, MISSISSIPPI 38753 on — Thermal burns degree unspecified, affecting the Trunk and other upper extremities.
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Final narrative
An employee was preparing to change out oxygen bottles that supply the fish tanks. As the employee removed the regulator from an empty oxygen bottle, it exploded. The spark/flame ignited his shirt which caused burns to the right side of his torso and right arm.
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