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Report: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids at GENERAL PLASTICS & COMPOSITES, L.P. in Houston, Texas
DATE: 10/31/18
An employee was investigating smoke coming from a 55-gallon drum of resin sitting on a heated rack. After investigating the smoke, he began walking away from the drum; it ignited, producing a ball of fire. He suffered second- or third-degree burns to the right side of his face, back, arm, and knee area. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
| Report ID |
20181011213 |
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| Date |
10/31/2018 |
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| UPA |
1396830 |
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| Inspection |
1358199 |
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| Primary NAICS |
326130 |
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| Nature |
1523 |
Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns |
| Part of Body |
899 |
Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Source |
1752 |
Resins |
| Event |
317 |
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids |
| Hospitalized |
Yes |
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| Amputation |
No |
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