Fort Worth F&D Head Company
Flash fire — Thermal burns degree unspecified — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | Fort Worth F&D Head Company | Report ID | 2024098496 |
| Address | 3040 East Peden Rd | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76179 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Upper and lower extremities n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Flash fire | Source of Injury | Cleaning and polishing agents n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Grinders, abraders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332420 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.93000, -97.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was cleaning an empty hydraulic tank with brake cleaner. Someone behind them was grinding when a spark ignited the inside of the tank, creating a flame that burned the employee's hands and leg. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2024, a worker at Fort Worth F&D Head Company in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the upper and lower extremities n.e.c.. The incident was classified as flash fire, with cleaning and polishing agents n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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