Turbo Drill Industries, Inc.
Flash fire — Thermal burns degree unspecified — CONROE, TEXAS
| Employer | Turbo Drill Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2024109784 |
| Address | 1125 Beach Airport Rd. | City, State ZIP | CONROE, TEXAS 77301 |
| Event Date | October 21, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Flash fire | Source of Injury | Source, secondary source unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Torches welding, cutting | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.33000, -95.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a propane torch to heat a threaded connection for a drilling tool. After heating the connection for a few minutes, a flash fire occurred, burning the employee's elbow, parts of his shoulder, and his lower back. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 21, 2024, a worker at Turbo Drill Industries, Inc. in CONROE, TEXAS suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as flash fire, with source, secondary source unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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