Valero
Explosion, unspecified — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — CHALMETTE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Valero | Report ID | 2020043303 |
| Address | 2235 Jacob Dr. | City, State ZIP | CHALMETTE, LOUISIANA 70043 |
| Event Date | April 10, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion, unspecified | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324110 | Inspection # | 1472214 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.93000, -89.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were troubleshooting a PSV that was lifting prematurely. A release of hydrocarbon/hydrogen caused an explosion and fire. One employee suffered burns to the face. A second employee struck a rail during egress as a result of the pressure wave and suffered a fractured kneecap. Both employees were hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 10, 2020, a worker at Valero in CHALMETTE, LOUISIANA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion, unspecified, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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