Sonic Connectors, Ltd.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — GARDEN CITY, TEXAS
| Employer | Sonic Connectors, Ltd. | Report ID | 2023109791 |
| Address | Continental resources, Garden Blue 0904 Near Garden City | City, State ZIP | GARDEN CITY, TEXAS 79739 |
| Event Date | October 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Flammable gas, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1707224 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.86000, -101.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a torque pump to tighten a frac valve when a spark ignited flammable gas and caused a flash fire. The employee sustained burns to their neck and arms.
Incident Summary
On October 24, 2023, a worker at Sonic Connectors, Ltd. in GARDEN CITY, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with flammable gas, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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