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Exxon Mobil

Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BAYTOWN, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Exxon Mobil in BAYTOWN, TEXAS
Employer Exxon Mobil Report ID 2016020986
Address 5000 Bayway Dr. City, State ZIP BAYTOWN, TEXAS 77522
Event Date February 2, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Body Part Head and neck
Event Type Contact with hot objects or substances Source of Injury Petroleum, crude oil
Industry (NAICS) 324110 Inspection # 1123936
GPS Coordinates 29.78000, -95.03000

Incident Narrative

An employee sustained burns to the side of the face and neck after coming in contact with heavy oil while unplugging a bleeder valve.

Incident Summary

On February 2, 2016, a worker at Exxon Mobil in BAYTOWN, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the head and neck. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with petroleum, crude oil identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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