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TX Energy Services LLC

Explosion, unspecified — Fractures and burns — CROCKETT, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at TX Energy Services LLC in CROCKETT, TEXAS
Employer TX Energy Services LLC Report ID 20161211458
Address 15333 State Hwy 21 W. City, State ZIP CROCKETT, TEXAS 75835
Event Date December 8, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and burns Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Explosion, unspecified Source of Injury Oil drilling rigs and machinery
Secondary Source Hand grinders-powered
Industry (NAICS) 213112 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 31.30000, -95.47000

Incident Narrative

An employee was replacing a valve on a vacuum tank and was attempting to remove two bolts using an air grinder. As he started grinding the first bolt, a flash explosion occurred. He suffered a cut on his head; received third degree burns to his hands, forearms, and stomach; and fractured his left leg. He was hospitalized and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On December 8, 2016, a worker at TX Energy Services LLC in CROCKETT, TEXAS suffered fractures and burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion, unspecified, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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