HEP Shalewater Solutions, LLC
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — PECOS, TEXAS
| Employer | HEP Shalewater Solutions, LLC | Report ID | 2018077488 |
| Address | West of Pecos, TX | City, State ZIP | PECOS, TEXAS 79772 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Liquids, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.42000, -103.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee opened a radiator cap to add water to the radiator. Hot fluid sprayed out, burning his abdomen, an ear, and his hand. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2018, a worker at HEP Shalewater Solutions, LLC in PECOS, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with liquids, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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