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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2016032108 · 3/9/2016 · EnerVest Operating Company

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Natural gas
Secondary source
Air compressors

Employer

Name
EnerVest Operating Company
Location
WPHC - 207 Compressor Station, RAVENCLIFF, WEST VIRGINIA, 25913
NAICS
221210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While restarting a compressor, an employee noticed the alternator belt was loose. The employee was tightening a bolt when an arc occurred, igniting natural gas vapors in the area and burning the employee's hands and face.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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