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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

2 hospitalizations · 2017043721 · 4/25/2017 · Alon USA, LP

Severity

Hospitalized
2
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Cause

Event
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
Source
Hydrogen fluoride, hydrofluoric acid
Secondary source
Hoses

Employer

Name
Alon USA, LP
Location
200 E Refinery Road, BIG SPRING, TEXAS, 79720
NAICS
324110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employees were depressurizing a level bridle when the hose between the bridle and the flare system broke releasing hydrofluoric acid (HF). The two employees were exposed to the chemical vapor resulting in injury to their eyes, facial skin and lungs. Both employees were hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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