SemGas, LP
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — SHERMAN, TEXAS
| Employer | SemGas, LP | Report ID | 2016076361 |
| Address | Hagerman Compressor Station | City, State ZIP | SHERMAN, TEXAS 75092 |
| Event Date | July 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Flammable gas, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 21111 | Inspection # | 1169881 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.64000, -96.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were performing compression checks on cylinders. One employee opened the gas valve and another employee was bending over to light the starter. The gas flashed, engulfing an employee and causing second degree burns to his face, neck, wrist, and back.
Incident Summary
On July 14, 2016, a worker at SemGas, LP in SHERMAN, TEXAS suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with flammable gas, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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