Weld Worx, LLC
Explosion, n.e.c. — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — LONGVIEW, TEXAS
| Employer | Weld Worx, LLC | Report ID | 2021032064 |
| Address | 2400 S. MacArthur | City, State ZIP | LONGVIEW, TEXAS 75602 |
| Event Date | March 9, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Trunk, unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Welding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333999 | Inspection # | 1519332 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.46000, -94.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At 1:27 p.m. on March 9, 2021, two employees were troubleshooting a welder that would not start. An explosion occurred on the welder that blew out the side of the gas tank. One of the employees suffered burns to the body and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 9, 2021, a worker at Weld Worx, LLC in LONGVIEW, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the trunk, unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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