State Service Co., Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — INGLESIDE, TEXAS
| Employer | State Service Co., Inc. | Report ID | 20181112254 |
| Address | 1062 Bishop Rd. | City, State ZIP | INGLESIDE, TEXAS 78362 |
| Event Date | November 29, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Paint removers, thinners |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | 1362938 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.86000, -97.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A welder was welding when some paint thinner fell from above, causing an ignition. The welder suffered facial burns.
Incident Summary
On November 29, 2018, a worker at State Service Co., Inc. in INGLESIDE, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with paint removers, thinners identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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