Intentionally set explosion · Thermal burns degree unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Firebird USA, LLC, 9685 FM 1187 E, FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76126
on — Thermal burns degree unspecified, affecting the Trunk and other upper extremities.
Final narrative
An employee was adding production material to a machine by hand and watching the canning process. One of the products was loaded upside down causing it to detonate. This set off a chain reaction of nearby products, causing a flash fire. The employee suffered severe burns across 80% of his back, 60% of his chest, and 90% of his left arm. He was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Trunk and other upper extremities Sensitive explosives without mass explosion hazard n.e.c.
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