Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
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Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Continental Tire The Americas, LLC, 11525 NORTH IL HWY 142, MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS 62864
on , Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
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Final narrative
On April 9, 2022, at approximately 6:30 a.m. two Continental Tire employees were injured when a flash fire occurred during welding operations. Employee 1 was welding a stuffer door onto a mixer while Employee 2 was performing fire watch duties. The door ram needed to be welded back on to the stuffer door after a hydraulic/oil leak was identified on the mixer and fixed. Employee 1 was hospitalized with burns to his arms and back. Employee 2 had singed hair and was treated and released.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Lubricating greases, cutting oils
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