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Chem-Pac

Explosion, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — ANDREWS, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Chem-Pac in ANDREWS, TEXAS
Employer Chem-Pac Report ID 2019066505
Address University U-6 City, State ZIP ANDREWS, TEXAS 79714
Event Date June 27, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions Body Part Face, unspecified
Event Type Explosion, unspecified Source of Injury Nonclassifiable
Industry (NAICS) 213112 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.32000, -102.54000

Incident Narrative

An employee was pumping chemicals in a hot oiler pump truck. A chemical reaction caused an explosion that propelled the employee into the back of another vehicle. The employee suffered facial contusions.

Incident Summary

On June 27, 2019, a worker at Chem-Pac in ANDREWS, TEXAS suffered bruises, contusions to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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