Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Energy Transfer Partners
Start: 12/7/2019

1 hospitalization · 20191212604 · 12/7/2019 · Energy Transfer Partners

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Head and neck
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Natural gas

Employer

Name: Energy Transfer Partners
Location: 13788 Hwy. 158, GARDEN CITY, TEXAS, 79739
NAICS: 213112
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was draining natural gas condensate from a level transmitter. When a valve was opened, the escaping gas ignited. The employee suffered first- and second-degree burns to the face and neck.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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