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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 20231110914 · 11/29/2023 · Flogistix, LP

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper and lower limb(s)
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Vehicle or machinery fire
Source
Oil drilling rigs and machinery

Employer

Name
Flogistix, LP
Location
31.700051, -102.080809, MIDLAND, TEXAS, 79706
NAICS
213112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee removed the spark plugs and was rotating an engine to evacuate condensate from the cylinders. An unknown source ignited the condensate and natural gas. The employee sustained burns to the back of his hands and upper leg area.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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