Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Glass Magic, 4302 West Loop 289 Access Road, LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79407
on — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the multiple body parts, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was lighting puddles of alcohol with a lighter. A previous puddle was still burning when the employee poured more, allowing the flame to travel up the stream and ignite the canister. Employees sustained burns across their bodies (ranging from second- to third-degree) and were hospitalized.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, unspecifiedAlcohols, n.e.c.
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