America's Auto Auction
Vehicle or machinery fire — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — BUDA, TEXAS
| Employer | America's Auto Auction | Report ID | 2023098124 |
| Address | 16611 S IH 35 Frontage Rd | City, State ZIP | BUDA, TEXAS 78610 |
| Event Date | September 4, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Vehicle or machinery fire | Source of Injury | SUV, sports utility vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.06000, -97.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were performing maintenance on a vehicle by flushing the coolant system. The employees went to start the car when a fire started at the under carriage of the passenger side. One employee was inside the vehicle while the other employee was in front of the vehicle. Both employees sustained second-degree burns.
Incident Summary
On September 4, 2023, a worker at America's Auto Auction in BUDA, TEXAS suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with suv, sports utility vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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