Alert 09 – 05 Oxygen Torch Assembly Ignites Explosively Resulting in Burned Hand

Alert 09 – 05 Oxygen Torch Assembly Ignites Explosively Resulting in Burned Hand

WHAT HAPPENED:

An oxygen hose leaked and the oxygen came in contact with oil / grease (hydrocarbons) resulting in an explosion causing damage to the gauges, regulator and burns to an employee’s hand.