Flogistix, LP
Vehicle or machinery fire — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — MIDLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Flogistix, LP | Report ID | 20231110914 |
| Address | 31.700051, -102.080809 | City, State ZIP | MIDLAND, TEXAS 79706 |
| Event Date | November 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Vehicle or machinery fire | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.88000, -102.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee removed the spark plugs and was rotating an engine to evacuate condensate from the cylinders. An unknown source ignited the condensate and natural gas. The employee sustained burns to the back of his hands and upper leg area.
Incident Summary
On November 29, 2023, a worker at Flogistix, LP in MIDLAND, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as vehicle or machinery fire, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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