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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2015108068 · 10/28/2015 · Sunbelt Ford-Lincoln of Albany, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Sunbelt Ford-Lincoln of Albany, Inc.
Location
2926 North Slappey lvd., ALBANY, GEORGIA, 31701
NAICS
441110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning a power tool with break-cleaner spray and then activated the tool. Cleaner on the employee's hand and forearm was ignited causing possible second and third degree burns.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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