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Thermal burns degree unspecified

2 hospitalizations · 2024087840 · 8/24/2024 · Eastman Chemical Co., Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
2
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Head and extremities
Nature of injury
Thermal burns degree unspecified

Cause

Event
Flash fire
Source
Flammable and combustible liquids and solids n.e.c.
Secondary source
Source, secondary source unspecified

Employer

Name
Eastman Chemical Co., Inc.
Location
300 Kodak Blvd,, LONGVIEW, TEXAS, 75602
NAICS
325211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Three employees were cleaning a section of piping in preparation for maintenance. A flange valve was opened and a release of dry isobutyraldehyde occurred resulting in a flash fire. Two employees were hospitalized. Employee 1 sustained burns to their face, left leg, and right thigh area. Employee 2 sustained second-and third-degree burns to their face, torso, back, and legs.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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