Intertek USA Inc
Flash fire — Thermal burns second degree — DEER PARK, TEXAS
| Employer | Intertek USA Inc | Report ID | 20241110464 |
| Address | 1114 Seaco Ave. | City, State ZIP | DEER PARK, TEXAS 77536 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns second degree | Body Part | Head and extremities |
| Event Type | Flash fire | Source of Injury | Propane |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541380 | Inspection # | 1788210 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.70000, -95.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to sample a cylinder containing approximately 700 to 1,000 cubic centimeters of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to run an analysis for sulfur content. The employee was loading the sample into the testing instrument when he noticed it was leaking at the fitting. Some of the LPG discharged from the cylinder and ignited. The employee was hospitalized with first- and second-degree burns to his face (cheek, chin, lips, and nose) and hands.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2024, a worker at Intertek USA Inc in DEER PARK, TEXAS suffered thermal burns second degree to the head and extremities. The incident was classified as flash fire, with propane identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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