Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Halliburton
Start: 6/15/2022

1 hospitalization · 2022065209 · 6/15/2022 · Halliburton

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: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified
Secondary source: Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: Halliburton
Location: Well Site Moorshark 10-9 Unit 6B Lease Road HWY 1450 and HWY 1773 on Tipton Road, COYANOSA, TEXAS, 79730
NAICS: 213112
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee lit a cigarette lighter to check the volume of chemical in an ISO tank. The flame ignited the remaining vapors in the ISO tank causing a flash fire. The employee suffered second degree burns on the face and arms.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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