VALERO THREE RIVERS REFINERY
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — THREE RIVERS, TEXAS
| Employer | VALERO THREE RIVERS REFINERY | Report ID | 2015097068 |
| Address | 301 LEROY | City, State ZIP | THREE RIVERS, TEXAS 78071 |
| Event Date | September 24, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.47000, -98.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a heater when the fuel gas system detonated and caused a flash fire. The employee was burned on the right side of the face and ear.
Incident Summary
On September 24, 2015, a worker at VALERO THREE RIVERS REFINERY in THREE RIVERS, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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