Parker Gas Company, Incorporated
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Thermal burns second degree — BROOKSHIRE, TEXAS
| Employer | Parker Gas Company, Incorporated | Report ID | 2024109639 |
| Address | 30313 FM 529 | City, State ZIP | BROOKSHIRE, TEXAS 77423 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns second degree | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Propane tanks and cylinders |
| Secondary Source | Propane | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236118 | Inspection # | 1782128 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.87000, -95.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was evacuating propane from a cylinder when an explosion occurred. The employee sustained second-degree burns to the face and neck.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2024, a worker at Parker Gas Company, Incorporated in BROOKSHIRE, TEXAS suffered thermal burns second degree to the head and neck. 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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