Precision Urethane & Machine, Inc.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Fractures and burns — HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS
| Employer | Precision Urethane & Machine, Inc. | Report ID | 20191011025 |
| Address | 612 3rd Street | City, State ZIP | HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS 77445 |
| Event Date | October 22, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Propane tanks and cylinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.09000, -96.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was heating a mold. A propane tank exploded and the employee was knocked to the floor, suffering a broken wrist and burns to the body.
Incident Summary
On October 22, 2019, a worker at Precision Urethane & Machine, Inc. in HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS suffered fractures and burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with propane tanks and cylinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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