Enervest Operating
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Burns and corrosions, unspecified — SONORA, TEXAS
| Employer | Enervest Operating | Report ID | 2017010858 |
| Address | IH-10 | City, State ZIP | SONORA, TEXAS 76950 |
| Event Date | January 27, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Hydrogen sulfide |
| Secondary Source | Oxygen and oxygen compounds, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1207709 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.57000, -100.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning a H2S (hydrogen sulfide) tower using a H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) chemical when a chemical explosion occurred. The employee suffered burns to an ear and leg.
Incident Summary
On January 27, 2017, a worker at Enervest Operating in SONORA, TEXAS suffered burns and corrosions, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with hydrogen sulfide identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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