Texas Pipeline Construction
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — GREENWOOD, TEXAS
| Employer | Texas Pipeline Construction | Report ID | 2015129296 |
| Address | East Hwy 307 | City, State ZIP | GREENWOOD, TEXAS 76246 |
| Event Date | December 8, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | 1111656 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.88000, -97.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were fusing two sections of polyline. When the fusing device was activated, the area became engulfed in flames. Both employees were hospitalized with burns to the face and hands.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2015, a worker at Texas Pipeline Construction in GREENWOOD, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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