NEC Electric Corporation
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Thermal burns second degree — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | NEC Electric Corporation | Report ID | 2024054378 |
| Address | Tanglewilde St and Ella Lee Ave cross road | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77042 |
| Event Date | May 18, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns second degree | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Hoses except machine |
| Secondary Source | Flammable gas unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339950 | Inspection # | 1750808 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.74000, -95.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were removing a monument sign. One employee was holding the torch of the cutting machine and the injured employee was adjusting the gas regulator. The hose blew up and the injured employee sustained second degree burns to their right forearm requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2024, a worker at NEC Electric Corporation in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered thermal burns second degree to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with hoses except machine identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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