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ETX Energy

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — MADISONVILLE, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ETX Energy in MADISONVILLE, TEXAS
Employer ETX Energy Report ID 2016099005
Address "Barrell 1" City, State ZIP MADISONVILLE, TEXAS 77864
Event Date September 22, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns Body Part Multiple body parts, unspecified
Event Type Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids Source of Injury Petroleum fuels, distillates, and products, unspecified
Secondary Source Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c
Industry (NAICS) 561499 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.96000, -95.90000

Incident Narrative

An employee was pumping oil into a production line via a hot oil truck. Oil began to spray out of the pipe and ignited the burner. The ensuing fire engulfed the employee's upper body and he received third degree burns, requiring hospitalization and surgery. PPE was not worn at the time of the incident.

Incident Summary

On September 22, 2016, a worker at ETX Energy in MADISONVILLE, TEXAS suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with petroleum fuels, distillates, and products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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