Eastman Chemical Company, Texas Operations
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — LONGVIEW, TEXAS
| Employer | Eastman Chemical Company, Texas Operations | Report ID | 2018044063 |
| Address | 300 Kodak Blvd. | City, State ZIP | LONGVIEW, TEXAS 75602 |
| Event Date | April 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Chemicals and chemical products, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325188 | Inspection # | 1315008 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.43000, -94.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making his rounds when he identified a level indication in the vessel that he was not sure was accurate. He then drained the sit glass and the material (mineral spirits polyethylene wax and ethaline gas) ignited a flash fire, burning his left palm, both forearms, and his left calf. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 27, 2018, a worker at Eastman Chemical Company, Texas Operations in LONGVIEW, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with chemicals and chemical products, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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