Amycel, Inc.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders — MADISONVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Amycel, Inc. | Report ID | 2018032857 |
| Address | 6062 Hwy 75 S | City, State ZIP | MADISONVILLE, TEXAS 77864 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Explosive devices |
| Industry (NAICS) | 111411 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.92000, -95.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was constructing a pipe bomb when it blew up in his face. He suffered severe facial swelling and blurry vision.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2018, a worker at Amycel, Inc. in MADISONVILLE, TEXAS suffered multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with explosive devices identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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