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Resolco, Inc.

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Resolco, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer Resolco, Inc. Report ID 2017032848
Address 6430-A Antoine Dr. City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77091
Event Date March 29, 2017 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 Ethanol
Industry (NAICS) 327993 Inspection # 1222036
GPS Coordinates 29.86000, -95.47000

Incident Narrative

An employee was preparing an IBC container for recycling when the ethanol that was in the container ignited and burned the employee's arms, chest, and legs.

Incident Summary

On March 29, 2017, a worker at Resolco, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS 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 ethanol identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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