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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2019032443 · 3/6/2019 · Auto-Chlor Services, LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Nonstructural fire, n.e.c.
Source
Batteries other than automotive
Secondary source
Source, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Auto-Chlor Services, LLC
Location
Hwy 59, HUMBLE, TEXAS, 77338
NAICS
325611
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee went to the bank for the employer and was driving back to the employer's facility when a vape pen battery reacted with change in his pocket, causing his pants to catch on fire. His leg and hands were burned and he was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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