Man badly burned in incinerator accident

Wednesday 22nd December 2010, 3:01PM GMT.

The accident happened at the La Collette site yesterday

The accident happened at the La Collette site yesterday

A BUILDER has suffered horrific burns to his face, neck and shoulders after being hit by a jet of scalding steam while working at the new incinerator.

The steam blasted from pipes at the La Collette site with such velocity that Igor Fernandez was hit with shards of debris that pierced his skin.

The 25-year-old was taken to hospital straight after the accident and was due to have surgery this morning.

• See today’s JEP for the full report


Read the full story in the Jersey Evening Post. Click here for subscription details. Individual editions are also available online.

KIT 4 CLUBS

Win a share of £10,000 Win a share of £10,000

2012 is the year of the London Olympics and to celebrate this great event the Jersey Evening Post, in association with sponsors Ogier is giving all sporting clubs a chance to win a share of £10,000.