OQ Chemicals
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BAY CITY, TEXAS
| Employer | OQ Chemicals | Report ID | 20231211754 |
| Address | 2001 FM 3057 | City, State ZIP | BAY CITY, TEXAS 77414 |
| Event Date | December 30, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Steam, vapors-nonchemical |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.86000, -96.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee connected a steam line to a hose to clean equipment when the fitting broke loose. They were struck by steam in the left inner thigh, resulting in burns that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 30, 2023, a worker at OQ Chemicals in BAY CITY, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with steam, vapors-nonchemical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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