Sunoco, LP
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Burns and smoke inhalation — OZONA, TEXAS
| Employer | Sunoco, LP | Report ID | 2016065821 |
| Address | 1206 Avenue E | City, State ZIP | OZONA, TEXAS 76943 |
| Event Date | June 29, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Burns and smoke inhalation | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space |
| Industry (NAICS) | 447110 | Inspection # | 1159563 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.32000, -101.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were working on the super unleaded tank when an explosion occurred. One employee suffered burns to the arms and smoke inhalation. The second employee suffered burns to his lower extremities. Both employees were hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2016, a worker at Sunoco, LP in OZONA, TEXAS suffered burns and smoke inhalation to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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