Register Auto Detailing Inc
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Register Auto Detailing Inc | Report ID | 20231110242 |
| Address | Off Spring Hill Drive | City, State ZIP | BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34609 |
| Event Date | November 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811198 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.46000, -82.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee removed a gas cap from a generator and gas splashed on their face. The gas caught on fire and the employee suffered burns to their lips and the right side of their face.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2023, a worker at Register Auto Detailing Inc in BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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