Brazos Electric Power Co-Op
Vehicle or machinery fire — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — PALO PINTO, TEXAS
| Employer | Brazos Electric Power Co-Op | Report ID | 2021021315 |
| Address | 2217 FM Rd 3137 | City, State ZIP | PALO PINTO, TEXAS 76484 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Vehicle or machinery fire | Source of Injury | Generators |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.66000, -98.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting an electric generation turbine when fuel oil ignited, burning the employee's arms and torso. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2021, a worker at Brazos Electric Power Co-Op in PALO PINTO, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with generators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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