Florida Power & Light Company
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Thermal burns degree unspecified — INDIANTOWN, FLORIDA
| Employer | Florida Power & Light Company | Report ID | 2024054337 |
| Address | 21900 SW Warfield Blvd | City, State ZIP | INDIANTOWN, FLORIDA 34956 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Part of body unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Source, secondary source unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Petroleum and coal products unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1748935 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.05000, -80.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were troubleshooting a post-fire event in a pump room. It was found that one or two nuts were missing from the bolts that secured the loose blow-out panel. One of the two employees placed the blow-out panel back in its original position. As he closed the oil chamber, the vacuum increased. Mixing conditions changed and the oil dispersion exploded. The two employees in front of the blow-out panels sustained severe burns.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2024, a worker at Florida Power & Light Company in INDIANTOWN, FLORIDA suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the part of body unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with source, secondary source unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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