Stage 3 Separation
Exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified — Burns and corrosions, unspecified — CHRISTINE, TEXAS
| Employer | Stage 3 Separation | Report ID | 20181010535 |
| Address | 140 FM | City, State ZIP | CHRISTINE, TEXAS 78012 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified | Source of Injury | Liquids, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423830 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.79000, -98.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a transfer pump on a drilling rig. The employee removed the dog ear on the cam lock fitting on the suction side hose to unpack the pump. Water base was released from the pump fitting onto his right forearm, causing third-degree burns. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2018, a worker at Stage 3 Separation in CHRISTINE, TEXAS suffered burns and corrosions, unspecified to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified, with liquids, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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