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Double J Pipe & Supply

Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Thermal burns degree unspecified — GRAFORD, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Double J Pipe & Supply in GRAFORD, TEXAS
Employer Double J Pipe & Supply Report ID 2024088010
Address Hickman 4 Well, 7508-8426 SH-337 City, State ZIP GRAFORD, TEXAS 76449
Event Date August 28, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Thermal burns degree unspecified Body Part Multiple body parts n.e.c.
Event Type Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids Source of Injury Tanks, bins, vats except confined space
Secondary Source Petroleum and coal products unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 237120 Inspection # 1772179
GPS Coordinates 32.93000, -98.25000

Incident Narrative

Three employees were removing a cover from an oil well storage tank. Some of the bolts were corroded, so the employees used an electric grinder to remove the bolts. Sparks from the grinding wheel ignited liquid/fumes inside the tank, causing the tank to explode. One employee received severe burns to over 70% of their body.

Incident Summary

On August 28, 2024, a worker at Double J Pipe & Supply in GRAFORD, TEXAS suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with tanks, bins, vats except confined space identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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