Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Glass Magic
Start: 10/6/2022

2 hospitalizations · 2022108796 · 10/6/2022 · Glass Magic

Severity

Hospitalized: 2
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, unspecified
Nature of injury: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Alcohols, n.e.c.
Secondary source: Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: Glass Magic
Location: 4302 West Loop 289 Access Road, LUBBOCK, TEXAS, 79407
NAICS: 811122
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was lighting puddles of alcohol with a lighter. A previous puddle was still burning when the employee poured more, allowing the flame to travel up the stream and ignite the canister. Employees sustained burns across their bodies (ranging from second- to third-degree) and were hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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