Test Lab Inc
Vehicle or machinery fire — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — THONOTOSASSA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Test Lab Inc | Report ID | 2022065539 |
| Address | corner of US 301, N of Cherry Tree Lane | City, State ZIP | THONOTOSASSA, FLORIDA 33592 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Vehicle or machinery fire | Source of Injury | Generators |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.09000, -82.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A gas-powered generator caught fire in the back of a truck. An employee reached onto the trailer to remove the generator, and the generator tipped and created a fireball. The employee suffered second- and third-degree burns to both hands, both arms, and the backs of his legs.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2022, a worker at Test Lab Inc in THONOTOSASSA, FLORIDA suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with generators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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