Rockwall Automotive - F, LTD
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — ROCKWALL, TEXAS
| Employer | Rockwall Automotive - F, LTD | Report ID | 20181112115 |
| Address | 990 East I-30 | City, State ZIP | ROCKWALL, TEXAS 75087 |
| Event Date | November 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Shoulder(s) and arm(s) |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Source, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | 1365933 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.90000, -96.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were performing a brake job on a vehicle. A passing coworker flipped an ash or a cigarette, causing some spilled brake fluid to catch fire. One of the employees suffered burns to the left arm and shoulder.
Incident Summary
On November 27, 2018, a worker at Rockwall Automotive - F, LTD in ROCKWALL, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the shoulder(s) and arm(s). The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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