Keller Construction, Inc.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — MARYVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Keller Construction, Inc. | Report ID | 2016042884 |
| Address | HIGHWAY 162 | City, State ZIP | MARYVILLE, ILLINOIS 62062 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Pressure lines, except hoses |
| Secondary Source | Road grading and surfacing machinery, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1138100 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.72000, -89.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a soil stabilizer when the equipment struck a high-pressure natural gas pipeline. The pipeline burst into flames and exploded, causing burns to the employee.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2016, a worker at Keller Construction, Inc. in MARYVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with pressure lines, except hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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