Complete Energy Services, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BRIGGSDALE, COLORADO
| Employer | Complete Energy Services, Inc. | Report ID | 20171111012 |
| Address | Highway 392 and Weld County Road 71, N 0.9, W 0.2 | City, State ZIP | BRIGGSDALE, COLORADO 80611 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Flammable gas, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1279159 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.53000, -104.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 11/16/2017, two employees were attempting to clear a hydrate formation in a gas pipeline at a tank battery when flammable gases and vapors ignited, causing significant burns to both employees.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2017, a worker at Complete Energy Services, Inc. in BRIGGSDALE, COLORADO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with flammable gas, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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