LANSING, ILLINOIS—
Keller North America, Inc.
Ignition of clothing · Thermal burns third degree or higher
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Keller North America, Inc., 17805 Volbrecht Road, LANSING, ILLINOIS 60438 on — Thermal burns third degree or higher, affecting the Knee(s) and leg(s).
Final narrative
On October 16, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., a welder bent over to pick up a pair of gloves when a propane heater ignited the employee's clothing, causing third-degree burns to the back of the employee's right leg and knee.
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