Thermal burns degree unspecified

Name: Thermal burns degree unspecified at Double J Pipe & Supply
Start: 8/28/2024

1 hospitalization · 2024088010 · 8/28/2024 · Double J Pipe & Supply

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Thermal burns degree unspecified

Cause

Event: Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Tanks, bins, vats except confined space
Secondary source: Petroleum and coal products unspecified

Employer

Name: Double J Pipe & Supply
Location: Hickman 4 Well, GRAFORD, TEXAS, 76449
NAICS: 237120
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Three employees were removing a cover from an oil well storage tank. Some of the bolts were corroded, so the employees used an electric grinder to remove the bolts. Sparks from the grinding wheel ignited liquid/fumes inside the tank, causing the tank to explode. One employee received severe burns to over 70% of their body.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown