BOULDER TOYOTA
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — BOULDER, COLORADO
| Employer | BOULDER TOYOTA | Report ID | 2015118496 |
| Address | 2465 48TH CT | City, State ZIP | BOULDER, COLORADO 80301 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.02000, -105.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered second and third degree burns on the thighs and forearms after brake cleaning fluid that was on his clothes ignited.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2015, a worker at BOULDER TOYOTA in BOULDER, COLORADO suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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