Targa Resources
Fire, unspecified — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — STERLING CITY, TEXAS
| Employer | Targa Resources | Report ID | 2022076022 |
| Address | 14206 US-87N | City, State ZIP | STERLING CITY, TEXAS 76951 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fire, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.88000, -101.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were performing maintenance on an amine pump in the plant. A flash fire occurred, causing burns to both employees. One employee was hospitalized with burns to the face, shoulder, and back. The other employee was treated and released.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2022, a worker at Targa Resources in STERLING CITY, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fire, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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