Catalyst Oilfield Services 2016, LLC
Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — GARDENDALE, TEXAS
| Employer | Catalyst Oilfield Services 2016, LLC | Report ID | 2024098171 |
| Address | 11999 E. Hwy 158 | City, State ZIP | GARDENDALE, TEXAS 79758 |
| Event Date | September 3, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Carboxylic acids, acetic acid |
| Secondary Source | Hoses except machine | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.05000, -102.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was waiting for another employee to remove a hose from a blend tank. There was still pressure in the line and the hose came loose, spraying thioglycolic acid onto his legs. He suffered chemical burns to both of his lower legs and his right knee.
Incident Summary
On September 3, 2024, a worker at Catalyst Oilfield Services 2016, LLC in GARDENDALE, TEXAS suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the knee(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as exposure through intact tissue, with carboxylic acids, acetic acid identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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