Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at CSI Compressco LP
Start: 8/30/2015

1 hospitalization · 2015086253 · 8/30/2015 · CSI Compressco LP

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Vehicle or machinery fire
Source: Air compressors

Employer

Name: CSI Compressco LP
Location: Independence Pad 16-31-B, MANDAREE, NORTH DAKOTA, 58757
NAICS: 213112
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was performing maintenance on a compressor unit. The compressor unit inside the building was shut off. The employee went to restart the compressor and a flash fire occurred. The employee suffered first and second degree burns to the hands, face, and arms, requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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