Westlake Chemical
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Westlake Chemical | Report ID | 2018088098 |
| Address | 26100 LA Hwy 405 | City, State ZIP | PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA 70764 |
| Event Date | August 8, 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 | Water |
| Secondary Source | Pumps | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.26000, -91.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to clear a plugged pipe when a 3/4 " threaded nipple blew out, causing the contents of the line and flush water to strike the employee. He suffered thermal burns on his abdomen, hands, and arms.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2018, a worker at Westlake Chemical in PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA 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 water identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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