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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2015097068 · 9/24/2015 · VALERO THREE RIVERS REFINERY

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple head locations
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified

Employer

Name
VALERO THREE RIVERS REFINERY
Location
301 LEROY, THREE RIVERS, TEXAS, 78071
NAICS
324110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working on a heater when the fuel gas system detonated and caused a flash fire. The employee was burned on the right side of the face and ear.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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