Cargo Craft of Texas
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Thermal burns second degree — CORSICANA, TEXAS
| Employer | Cargo Craft of Texas | Report ID | 2024032241 |
| Address | 851 Ferguson Drive | City, State ZIP | CORSICANA, TEXAS 75110 |
| Event Date | March 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns second degree | Body Part | Ears and facial region unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Pressurized kegs and cans |
| Secondary Source | Torches welding, cutting | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.08000, -96.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding underneath a trailer when a nearby spray paint can burst, resulting in second-degree burns to the face that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 12, 2024, a worker at Cargo Craft of Texas in CORSICANA, TEXAS suffered thermal burns second degree to the ears and facial region unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with pressurized kegs and cans identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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