Core Mechanical, LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Core Mechanical, LLC | Report ID | 2021064993 |
| Address | 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77064 |
| Event Date | June 18, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.93000, -95.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing a leak test of a gas line when a flash fire occurred, resulting in second and third degree burns to their face and arm.
Incident Summary
On June 18, 2021, a worker at Core Mechanical, LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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