Fire small-scale, limited · Thermal burns degree unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Bedelee Inc, 6219 Gilbert Road, LAREDO, TEXAS 78041
on — Thermal burns degree unspecified, affecting the Hand(s) and arm(s) n.e.c..
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Final narrative
On March 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm, an employee was outside refueling the forklift with propane when the propane fuel tank ignited and caught fire. This caused burns to their right hand and arm requiring hospitalization.
Hospitalized Hand(s) and arm(s) n.e.c. Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
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