Phillips 66
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids - Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns - BORGER, Texas
| Employer | Phillips 66 |
| Address | Spur 119 North |
| City, State ZIP | BORGER, Texas 79008 |
| Report ID | 2017054033 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns |
| Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids |
| Source of Injury | Coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Water |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324110 |
| Inspection # | 1232644 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.68000, -101.37000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing the pump to get the turbine ready for maintenance. While flushing the heavy coker gas oil (HCGO) pump, some HCGO got reintroduced into the pipe. When the hot oil (700 degrees) touched the water in the sewer drain, it flashed back and burned the employee. The employee suffered second degree burns to the abdomen and third degree burns to both hands and knees.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2017, a worker at Phillips 66 in BORGER, Texas suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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