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Thermal burns degree unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2024098496 · 9/12/2024 · Fort Worth F&D Head Company

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper and lower extremities n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Thermal burns degree unspecified

Cause

Event
Flash fire
Source
Cleaning and polishing agents n.e.c.
Secondary source
Grinders, abraders

Employer

Name
Fort Worth F&D Head Company
Location
3040 East Peden Rd, FORT WORTH, TEXAS, 76179
NAICS
332420
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A temporary employee was cleaning an empty hydraulic tank with brake cleaner. Someone behind them was grinding when a spark ignited the inside of the tank, creating a flame that burned the employee's hands and leg. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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