WFL Development LP
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Fractures — TOMBALL, TEXAS
| Employer | WFL Development LP | Report ID | 20161110769 |
| Address | 1406 W. Main Street | City, State ZIP | TOMBALL, TEXAS 77375 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Pickup truck |
| Secondary Source | Hand grinders-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.09000, -95.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding on an auxiliary diesel fuel tank to fix a clog when a spark from the grinding wheel ignited diesel fumes inside the tank and it exploded. A piece of the exploding tank hit and broke his right leg below the knee, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2016, a worker at WFL Development LP in TOMBALL, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with pickup truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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