Cook-MFS, Inc.

Contact with hot objects or substances — Thermal burns degree unspecified — CRANE, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Cook-MFS, Inc. in CRANE, TEXAS
Employer Cook-MFS, Inc. Report ID 20241010171
Address Lat 31.44, Long 102.46283 City, State ZIP CRANE, TEXAS 79731
Event Date October 31, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Thermal burns degree unspecified Body Part Trunk and other upper extremities
Event Type Contact with hot objects or substances Source of Injury Steam, vapors nonchemical
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 811310 Inspection # 1787690
GPS Coordinates 31.39000, -102.35000

Incident Narrative

Four employees were performing maintenance on a gas compressor. Steam escaped from the compressor and burned one employee's arm and chest.

Incident Summary

On October 31, 2024, a worker at Cook-MFS, Inc. in CRANE, TEXAS suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with steam, vapors nonchemical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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