Progress Rail
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — WASKOM, TEXAS
| Employer | Progress Rail | Report ID | 2018010997 |
| Address | 830 East Texas Ave. | City, State ZIP | WASKOM, TEXAS 75692 |
| Event Date | January 30, 2018 | 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 | Oxygen and oxygen compounds, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488210 | Inspection # | 1293087 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.47000, -94.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an oxy/fuel gas cutting torch to dismantle a railcar when a small pinhole developed in the oxygen line near where the hoses meet the torch, causing a leak. Oxygen then migrated up the employee's sleeve inside his protective leather-cutting jacket and ignited. He received second and third degree burns on his right shoulder, armpit, and upper chest.
Incident Summary
On January 30, 2018, a worker at Progress Rail in WASKOM, 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 oxygen and oxygen compounds, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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