Martin Specialty Coatings, L.L.C.
Fire, unspecified — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — JEWETT, TEXAS
| Employer | Martin Specialty Coatings, L.L.C. | Report ID | 20231110207 |
| Address | Nucor Steel Jewett, 8812 US Hwy 79 | City, State ZIP | JEWETT, TEXAS 75846 |
| Event Date | November 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fire, unspecified | Source of Injury | Brooms, mops, and other cleaning tools |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238320 | Inspection # | 1708894 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.34000, -96.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While on a scissor lift, an employee was grinding a steel pipe. Sparks from the grinder ignited some nearby rags that had been used to apply coating treatments to the pipe. This fire subsequently ignited the employee's clothing. The employee sustained burns to approximately 46% of their body and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 5, 2023, a worker at Martin Specialty Coatings, L.L.C. in JEWETT, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as fire, unspecified, with brooms, mops, and other cleaning tools identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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