GM Trucking
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — MIDLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | GM Trucking | Report ID | 2016021281 |
| Address | 3009 N. CR 1105 | City, State ZIP | MIDLAND, TEXAS 79705 |
| Event Date | February 10, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Grinders, abraders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.03000, -102.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a grinder on a vehicle when the sparks created by the grinder ignited brake cleaner on the vehicle. The resulting flames burned the employee's face.
Incident Summary
On February 10, 2016, a worker at GM Trucking in MIDLAND, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the face, unspecified. 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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