Brydl Contracting, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS
| Employer | Brydl Contracting, Inc. | Report ID | 2021032521 |
| Address | 811 Farm to Market 3236 | City, State ZIP | SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS 75482 |
| Event Date | March 24, 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 | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel |
| Secondary Source | Saws-powered, except chainsaws | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.20000, -95.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was mixing two-cycle fuel for a concrete saw when sparks from concrete sawing ignited the gasoline vapors, causing a fire and burning the employee. The employee sustained severe burns to the hands, neck, and face.
Incident Summary
On March 24, 2021, a worker at Brydl Contracting, Inc. in SULPHUR SPRINGS, 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 gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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