Amycel, Inc.

Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire - Multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders - MADISONVILLE, Texas

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Amycel, Inc. in MADISONVILLE, Texas
Employer Amycel, Inc.
Address 6062 Hwy 75 S
City, State ZIP MADISONVILLE, Texas 77864
Report ID 2018032857
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
GPS Coordinates 30.92000, -95.82000

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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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