Targa Resources
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Second degree electrical burns — MONT BELVIEU, TEXAS
| Employer | Targa Resources | Report ID | 2016098345 |
| Address | 10319 Hwy 146 | City, State ZIP | MONT BELVIEU, TEXAS 77580 |
| Event Date | September 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.87000, -94.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were troubleshooting a pump and attempting to start it when an arc flash occurred. One of the employees was hospitalized for a second-degree flash burn to the left hand.
Incident Summary
On September 4, 2016, a worker at Targa Resources in MONT BELVIEU, TEXAS suffered second degree electrical burns to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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