Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Dial Lubricants, Inc., 654 Highway 259 North, DAINGERFIELD, TEXAS 75638
on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
While using a forklift to elevate a 500-gallon tote to put 400 gallons of diesel fuel into the fourth compartment of the fuel truck, an explosion occurred and the employee was burned on the face, arms, hands, left side of the body and left leg.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel
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