Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sundt Construction, TXDOT IH10 Widening Project El Paso, CANUTILLO, TEXAS 79835
on , Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was fueling a chop saw in preparation to cut rebar. After placing the saw in a horizontal position, the gas cap leaked fuel onto the employee's leg. The sparks from cutting then ignited the fuel, causing the employee to sustain burns to the left leg and hands.
HospitalizedUpper and lower limb(s)Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel