AutoNation Hyundai
Vehicle or machinery fire — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
| Employer | AutoNation Hyundai | Report ID | 20191212374 |
| Address | 7724 NE Loop 820 | City, State ZIP | NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS 76180 |
| Event Date | December 2, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Vehicle or machinery fire | Source of Injury | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.83000, -97.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was conducting a fuel test under the hood of a vehicle when the vehicle caught on fire, causing burns to his nose, face, and right ear.
Incident Summary
On December 2, 2019, a worker at AutoNation Hyundai in NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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