Energy Transfer Partners
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Fractures and burns — KINGSVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Energy Transfer Partners | Report ID | 2016042973 |
| Address | 14 miles west of Kingsville | City, State ZIP | KINGSVILLE, TEXAS 78364 |
| Event Date | April 8, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and burns | Body Part | Hand(s) and finger(s) |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Pots, pans, trays |
| Secondary Source | Oxygen and oxygen compounds, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.52000, -97.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adding hydrogen peroxide to a chemical pot that exploded. The employee suffered two fractured left-hand fingers and chemical burns.
Incident Summary
On April 8, 2016, a worker at Energy Transfer Partners in KINGSVILLE, TEXAS suffered fractures and burns to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with pots, pans, trays identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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