Jacobus Energy, LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI
| Employer | Jacobus Energy, LLC | Report ID | 2023075897 |
| Address | 655 Parr Rd | City, State ZIP | WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI 63385 |
| Event Date | July 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424710 | Inspection # | 1681947 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.82000, -90.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transferring diesel fuel from a 4,500 gallon fuel transport wagon to a semi-truck. Diesel fuel vapors and static caused an explosion/fire, resulting in burns to the employee's face and upper torso.
Incident Summary
On July 3, 2023, a worker at Jacobus Energy, LLC in WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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