Glass Magic
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — LUBBOCK, TEXAS
| Employer | Glass Magic | Report ID | 2022108796 |
| Address | 4302 West Loop 289 Access Road | City, State ZIP | LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79407 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Alcohols, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811122 | Inspection # | 1627337 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.55000, -101.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lighting puddles of alcohol with a lighter. A previous puddle was still burning when the employee poured more, allowing the flame to travel up the stream and ignite the canister. Employees sustained burns across their bodies (ranging from second- to third-degree) and were hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2022, a worker at Glass Magic in LUBBOCK, TEXAS suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with alcohols, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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