Dustrol Inc.
Fire, unspecified — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | Dustrol Inc. | Report ID | 2021119664 |
| Address | 2925 Texas 114 | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177 |
| Event Date | November 8, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fire, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Lubricating greases, cutting oils | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.02000, -97.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing a mill with a reported hydraulic leak. A positive wire from a battery came into contact with a hydraulic hose causing a flash fire. The employee sustained burns to the upper body.
Incident Summary
On November 8, 2021, a worker at Dustrol Inc. in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as fire, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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