Zimbrick Honda
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — MADISON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Zimbrick Honda | Report ID | 2015107418 |
| Address | Fish Hatchery Road | City, State ZIP | MADISON, WISCONSIN 53713 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Petroleum, crude oil |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441110 | Inspection # | 1100322 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.03000, -89.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was burned on the face and arm from a flash fire that occurred while changing the oil in a vehicle.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2015, a worker at Zimbrick Honda in MADISON, WISCONSIN suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with petroleum, crude oil identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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