Small-scale (limited) fire · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Southwestern Plating Company, 1312 Halpern Street , HOUSTON, TEXAS 77009
on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
Maintenance employee for Southwestern Plating was working inside a circuit breaker box that was not locked out. A flash fire occurred, burning the employee's arms (upper and lower), face, neck, and torso. The employee was rushed to Memorial Hermann Hospital (Burn Unit) where he is currently hospitalized.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Switchboards, switches, fuses
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