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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

2 hospitalizations · 2023098124 · 9/4/2023 · America's Auto Auction

Severity

Hospitalized
2
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Nonclassifiable
Nature of injury
Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event
Vehicle or machinery fire
Source
SUV, sports utility vehicle

Employer

Name
America's Auto Auction
Location
16611 S IH 35 Frontage Rd, BUDA, TEXAS, 78610
NAICS
423110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were performing maintenance on a vehicle by flushing the coolant system. The employees went to start the car when a fire started at the under carriage of the passenger side. One employee was inside the vehicle while the other employee was in front of the vehicle. Both employees sustained second-degree burns.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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