FORT POLK, LOUISIANA·
AECOM
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at AECOM, 2650 Louisiana Avenue, FORT POLK, LOUISIANA 71459 on , Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the head and trunk.
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Final narrative
An employee was welding on a newly fabricated fuel tank when a flash fire occurred. Residual fumes in the tank ignited and flames exited the tank opening, causing burns to the employee's face and chest.
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