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Calpine Corporation

Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Calpine Corporation in PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS
Employer Calpine Corporation Report ID 2021043427
Address 530 Fairfield Road City, State ZIP PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS 71601
Event Date April 25, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids Source of Injury Natural gas
Industry (NAICS) 221119 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 34.22000, -91.91000

Incident Narrative

On April 25, 2021, at 8:56 AM, natural gas pressure increased at the fuel skids which activated one of the pressure safety valves. An employee was dispatched to shut off the gas supply remotely. Natural gas discharged from the PSV and accumulated in four adjacent enclosures that house operating equipment. The gas vapors ignited and an explosion occurred. The employee was burned on both arms and hands, their face, and lower torso. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On April 25, 2021, a worker at Calpine Corporation in PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with natural gas identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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