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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 20181112115 · 11/27/2018 · Rockwall Automotive - F, LTD

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Shoulder(s) and arm(s)
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Lubricating greases, cutting oils
Secondary source
Source, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Rockwall Automotive - F, LTD
Location
990 East I-30, ROCKWALL, TEXAS, 75087
NAICS
811111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were performing a brake job on a vehicle. A passing coworker flipped an ash or a cigarette, causing some spilled brake fluid to catch fire. One of the employees suffered burns to the left arm and shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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