Mistras Group Inc.
Vehicle or machinery fire — Burns and smoke inhalation — TEXAS CITY, TEXAS
| Employer | Mistras Group Inc. | Report ID | 2023054335 |
| Address | 2401 5th Avenue South | City, State ZIP | TEXAS CITY, TEXAS 77590 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Burns and smoke inhalation | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Vehicle or machinery fire | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541380 | Inspection # | 1671918 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.37000, -94.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were preparing to do rope work on a tower. They were northwest of a pump fire that spread to other lines and equipment. The heat and smoke from the fire blew into the area where the employees were working and they suffered burn injuries and smoke inhalation, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2023, a worker at Mistras Group Inc. in TEXAS CITY, TEXAS suffered burns and smoke inhalation to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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