Royal Construction
Explosion, n.e.c. — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — RANKIN, TEXAS
| Employer | Royal Construction | Report ID | 2021054189 |
| Address | Jam Station Tank Battery, 31.482453, -102.148009 | City, State ZIP | RANKIN, TEXAS 79778 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple back regions |
| Event Type | Explosion, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1534351 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.22000, -101.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A crew had put their tools down after pressure-washing the outsides of two oil tanks. As they walked away, one of the tanks exploded. One of the employees suffered second- and third-degree burns on the back, from the waist up.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2021, a worker at Royal Construction in RANKIN, TEXAS suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple back regions. The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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