Port City Imports Inc
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
| Employer | Port City Imports Inc | Report ID | 20211210478 |
| Address | 6702 South Padre Island Dr | City, State ZIP | CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78412 |
| Event Date | December 7, 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 | Suits, coats, jackets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441110 | Inspection # | 1568005 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.69000, -97.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transferring gas from a gas tank he was replacing on a vehicle and putting it into a gas can. The windbreaker the employee was wearing caused a spark due to static electricity, igniting the gas vapors and causing a flash fire. The employee suffered burns to his face and the top of his left hand.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2021, a worker at Port City Imports Inc in CORPUS CHRISTI, 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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