Republic Services
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — HUDSON, FLORIDA
| Employer | Republic Services | Report ID | 2022087208 |
| Address | 8608 Arcola Ave. | City, State ZIP | HUDSON, FLORIDA 34667 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Chemical products, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.37000, -82.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to light a cigarette in the cab of a truck. Fumes from a can of starting fluid ignited, and the employee suffered second-degree burns to the hands, arms, and neck.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2022, a worker at Republic Services in HUDSON, FLORIDA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with chemical products, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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