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Thermal burns degree unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2025043772 · 4/23/2025 · Larin Automotive LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Ears and facial region unspecified
Nature of injury
Thermal burns degree unspecified

Cause

Event
Flash fire
Source
Cleaning and polishing agents n.e.c.
Secondary source
Handtools unspecified

Employer

Name
Larin Automotive LLC
Location
900 Pleasant Street, NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS, 02062
NAICS
811111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was taking pictures of automotive wheels for sale. To get the numbers off the back off the wheel, he used brake cleaner to clean the wheel. The brake cleaner ignited while he was wiping and/or using a wire brush tool. He sustained burns to the face and was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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