AAA Technology and Specialties Co. Inc.
Small-scale (limited) fire — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | AAA Technology and Specialties Co. Inc. | Report ID | 2017010111 |
| Address | 5933 Brittmoore Rd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77041 |
| Event Date | January 5, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Small-scale (limited) fire | Source of Injury | Trash, garbage |
| Secondary Source | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.85000, -95.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was burning trash with gasoline when he was severely burned on the hands and face, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On January 5, 2017, a worker at AAA Technology and Specialties Co. Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as small-scale (limited) fire, with trash, garbage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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