Rockwall Automotive - F, LTD

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Rockwall Automotive - F, LTD in 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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