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Phillips 66

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Phillips 66 in BORGER, TEXAS
Employer Phillips 66 Report ID 2017054033
Address Spur 119 North City, State ZIP BORGER, TEXAS 79008
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

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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