Scott Air Condition
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — First degree heat (thermal) burns — PORTLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Scott Air Condition | Report ID | 2021064479 |
| Address | 2800 Kay Bailey Hutchinson, (Voestalpine) | City, State ZIP | PORTLAND, TEXAS 78374 |
| Event Date | June 2, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | First degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1536055 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.89000, -97.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing an air compressor. The employee was heating the tubing with a torch when the oil residue from the tube flashed and contacted the employee's face area. The employee's face cover caught fire, and the employee suffered first-degree burns to the face and chest. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 2, 2021, a worker at Scott Air Condition in PORTLAND, TEXAS suffered first degree heat (thermal) burns to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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