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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2023043164 · 4/10/2023 · Aegis Chemical Solutions

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s) and wrist(s)
Nature of injury
Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Acids, unspecified

Employer

Name
Aegis Chemical Solutions
Location
6003 WCR 123, MIDLAND, TEXAS, 79706
NAICS
424690
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was pouring bags of an acid into a vessel when a static discharge occurred. Flammable vapors in the tank ignited and flames came out of the top of the tank. The employee sustained second-degree burns to their hands and wrists.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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