GENERAL PLASTICS & COMPOSITES, L.P.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids - Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns - HOUSTON, Texas
| Employer | GENERAL PLASTICS & COMPOSITES, L.P. |
| Address | 6910 E. Orem Drive |
| City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, Texas 77075 |
| Report ID | 20181011213 |
| Event Date | October 31, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns |
| Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids |
| Source of Injury | Resins |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326130 |
| Inspection # | 1358199 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.62767, -95.37809 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was investigating smoke coming from a 55-gallon drum of resin sitting on a heated rack. After investigating the smoke, he began walking away from the drum; it ignited, producing a ball of fire. He suffered second- or third-degree burns to the right side of his face, back, arm, and knee area. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 31, 2018, a worker at GENERAL PLASTICS & COMPOSITES, L.P. in HOUSTON, Texas suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with resins identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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