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Report: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids at Coal County General Hospital in Coalgate, Oklahoma
DATE: 09/01/15
A maintenance employee was in the laundry room lighting a water heater pilot. He had been using canned air to clear lint/dust from the area, then attempted to light the pilot, which caused a flash fire in his face. He suffered burns on his face and injuries to his eyes, requiring hospitalization.
| Report ID | 2015096316 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 09/01/2015 | |
| UPA | 1016409 | |
| Primary NAICS | 622110 | |
| Nature | 1520 | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified |
| Part of Body | 138 | Multiple face locations |
| Source | 19 | Chemicals and chemical products, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | 3324 | Furnaces, heaters |
| Event | 317 | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids |
| Hospitalized | Yes | |
| Amputation | No |
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