Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at LDC, LLC
Start: 10/3/2022

2 hospitalizations · 2022108712 · 10/3/2022 · LDC, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized: 2
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

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

Employer

Name: LDC, LLC
Location: 14020 Grove Creek Trail, CONROE, TEXAS, 77303
NAICS: 221210
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Two employees were in a trench replacing a leaking tap on a 4-inch natural gas line. While the employees were removing the tap, trapped gas from the leak ignited, creating a flash fire. Both employees were hospitalized with second- and third-degree burns to the arms and face.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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