A.H. Beck Foundation Co., Inc.
Vehicle or machinery fire — Thermal burns second degree — ALLEYTON, TEXAS
| Employer | A.H. Beck Foundation Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2025077021 |
| Address | Interstate 10 Frontage Rd | City, State ZIP | ALLEYTON, TEXAS 78935 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns second degree | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Vehicle or machinery fire | Source of Injury | Pressure washers |
| Secondary Source | Petroleum-based fuels | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.71000, -96.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 18, 2025, a light-equipment operator was using a pressure washer to remove cementitious material buildup from the internal wall of a tremie pipe. The operator was refueling the pressure washer using a 5-gallon gas can. The equipment's engine and exhaust were still hot and the gasoline ignited. Flames spread to the pressure washer skid, a nearby fire extinguisher, and the operator s clothing. The operator sustained second-degree burns to approximately 35% of their body including their hands, lower abdominal area, upper thighs, and knees. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2025, a worker at A.H. Beck Foundation Co., Inc. in ALLEYTON, TEXAS suffered thermal burns second degree to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with pressure washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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