QUALITY FOREIGN CAR CARE, INC.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BALLSTON SPA, NEW YORK
| Employer | QUALITY FOREIGN CAR CARE, INC. | Report ID | 2019055443 |
| Address | 7 Saratoga Ave | City, State ZIP | BALLSTON SPA, NEW YORK 12020 |
| Event Date | May 30, 2019 | 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 | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.00000, -73.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a handheld grinding tool when sparks ignited fuel vapors. The employee received burns to the legs, back, and arms.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2019, a worker at QUALITY FOREIGN CAR CARE, INC. in BALLSTON SPA, NEW YORK 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 gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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