Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Brock Services, LLC, 1147 Cantwell Lane, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78408
on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was standing in an area where paint was stored, when a flash fire occurred. The employee suffered flash burns to her torso, arms, legs, and cheeks.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Nonclassifiable
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