Incident date: 2017-12-12
NAICS industry code: 333112

An employee used brake cleaner to remove built-up grease from a cordless power tool. When the employee attempted to use the tool, it ignited, burning the employee's face and arms. The employee was hospitalized.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
code_source: title: Solvents, degreasers, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
code_body: title: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
severity: high