WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | Report ID | 2022098626 |
| Address | FM 1604 and I-10 | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78256 |
| Event Date | September 30, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source | Source of Injury | Clothing, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Saws-powered, except chainsaws | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.46000, -98.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting rebar with a handheld saw when sparks were generated, causing the employee's clothes to catch fire. The employee sustained a second-degree burn to the stomach.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2022, a worker at WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as ignition of clothing from controlled heat source, with clothing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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