Coiling Technologies, Inc.
Vehicle or machinery fire — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Coiling Technologies, Inc. | Report ID | 20161212009 |
| Address | 7777 Wright Rd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041 |
| Event Date | December 30, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Vehicle or machinery fire | Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332611 | Inspection # | 1201514 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.89000, -95.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were checking a dust collector when a flash fire occurred, seriously burning their faces, necks, shoulders, and hands. Both employees were hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 30, 2016, a worker at Coiling Technologies, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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