American Jereh International Corporation
Vehicle or machinery fire — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BIG LAKE, TEXAS
| Employer | American Jereh International Corporation | Report ID | 2016010186 |
| Address | 13437 North Hwy 137 | City, State ZIP | BIG LAKE, TEXAS 76932 |
| Event Date | January 8, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Vehicle or machinery fire | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1117696 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.21000, -101.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking the shaker on the slurry unit when the unit caught on fire, causing 12% burns to his head, face, and neck.
Incident Summary
On January 8, 2016, a worker at American Jereh International Corporation in BIG LAKE, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the head and neck. The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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