MBS RIG WELDING SERVICE LLC
Explosion, unspecified — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — ORLA, TEXAS
| Employer | MBS RIG WELDING SERVICE LLC | Report ID | 2021108718 |
| Address | n31.96 8222, W-103.6370098, EOG Magellon/ Voyager Facility | City, State ZIP | ORLA, TEXAS 79770 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.82000, -103.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding a tank battery in the field when the welding torch ignited flammable gasses, causing an explosion that resulted in second and third degree burns to both hands and their face.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2021, a worker at MBS RIG WELDING SERVICE LLC in ORLA, TEXAS suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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