ToyotaLift Northeast
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — BENSALEM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | ToyotaLift Northeast | Report ID | 2021031906 |
| Address | 1717 woodhaven Dr | City, State ZIP | BENSALEM, PENNSYLVANIA 19020 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Petroleum fuels, distillates, and products, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.06000, -74.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a forklift fuel system when the fuel ignited. The employee suffered second degree burns to the ear, cheek, and lips.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2021, a worker at ToyotaLift Northeast in BENSALEM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with petroleum fuels, distillates, and products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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