Endeavor Energy Resources, L.P.
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — MIDLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Endeavor Energy Resources, L.P. | Report ID | 2019032373 |
| Address | Bradford 442 | City, State ZIP | MIDLAND, TEXAS 79706 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Propane |
| Secondary Source | Source, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1384022 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.04000, -102.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were in a trailer. A lit cigarette ignited gas that had leaked from a propane tank in the trailer, causing an explosion. Both employees suffered second-and third- degree burns to the hands, arms, and face.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2019, a worker at Endeavor Energy Resources, L.P. in MIDLAND, TEXAS suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with propane identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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