Alamo Group Texas
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire - Thermal burns third degree or higher - SEGUIN, Texas
| Employer | Alamo Group Texas |
| Address | 1502 East Walnut Street |
| City, State ZIP | SEGUIN, Texas 78155 |
| Report ID | 2024065690 |
| Event Date | June 25, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns third degree or higher |
| Body Part | Head and extremities |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire |
| Source of Injury | Propane tanks and cylinders |
| Secondary Source | Propane |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.57252, -97.94013 |
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Incident Narrative
Employee 1 was filling a forklift's propane tank. He asked Employee 2 for help to remove the hose. Employee 1 then saw a puff of white smoke and the propane tank exploded. When the tank ignited, Employee 3 was passing by to drop off or pick up material. Employees 1 and 2 sustained third-degree burns to the hands, arms, face, and ears and were hospitalized. Employee 3 sustained second-degree burns to the right arm, face, and ears. Employee 3 was treated and released.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2024, a worker at Alamo Group Texas in SEGUIN, Texas suffered thermal burns third degree or higher to the head and extremities. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with propane tanks and cylinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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