Panel Truss of Longview, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — TATUM, TEXAS
| Employer | Panel Truss of Longview, Inc. | Report ID | 2021032261 |
| Address | 8579 FM 2658 | City, State ZIP | TATUM, TEXAS 75691 |
| Event Date | March 16, 2021 | 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 | Paint removers, thinners |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.31000, -94.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lighting wood debris on fire. The thinner he was using exploded, burning his face and arm.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2021, a worker at Panel Truss of Longview, Inc. in TATUM, TEXAS 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 paint removers, thinners identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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