Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Name: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Resolco, Inc.
Start: 3/29/2017

1 hospitalization · 2017032848 · 3/29/2017 · Resolco, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Ethanol

Employer

Name: Resolco, Inc.
Location: 6430-A Antoine Dr., HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77091
NAICS: 327993
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was preparing an IBC container for recycling when the ethanol that was in the container ignited and burned the employee's arms, chest, and legs.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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