USA Compression Partners, LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Burns and other injuries, n.e.c. — KERSEY, COLORADO
| Employer | USA Compression Partners, LLC | Report ID | 2018032861 |
| Address | 25630 CR 55, 40.372981, -104.544031 | City, State ZIP | KERSEY, COLORADO 80644 |
| Event Date | March 24, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Burns and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1306542 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.37000, -104.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting a pressure relief valve on a unit when the relief valve discharged heated gas into the employee's face. The employee suffered a corneal abrasion and superficial burns to the face.
Incident Summary
On March 24, 2018, a worker at USA Compression Partners, LLC in KERSEY, COLORADO suffered burns and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with chemicals and chemical products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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