Phillips 66

Fire unspecified — Thermal burns third degree or higher — GOLDSMITH, Texas

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Phillips 66 in GOLDSMITH, Texas
Employer Phillips 66
Address 1600 TX 158
City, State ZIP GOLDSMITH, Texas 79741
Report ID 20241110910
Event Date November 23, 2024
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Thermal burns third degree or higher
Body Part Multiple body parts n.e.c.
Event Type Fire unspecified
Source of Injury Methane except sewer gas
Secondary Source Source, secondary source unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 211130
Inspection # 1790348
GPS Coordinates 31.98053, -102.61632

Location Map

Incident Narrative

An employee was responding to a gas leak on a second-stage piping that contained natural gas. After identifying the leak, he began to walk toward his truck when the pipe ruptured, causing a fire. The employee sustained second- and third-degree burns to his ears, neck, back, and arms.

Incident Summary

On November 23, 2024, a worker at Phillips 66 in GOLDSMITH, Texas suffered thermal burns third degree or higher to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fire unspecified, with methane except sewer gas identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 16 severe injury reports involving "Fire unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Fire unspecified injuries.

See all reports for Phillips 66.

Similar Incidents

Other severe injury reports involving Fire unspecified events:

Date Employer Location Nature Outcome
Feb 19, 2024 Health Alliance Hospital Mary's Ave KINGSTON, New York Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia Hosp.
Feb 14, 2024 Tri Dal, LLC DALLAS, Texas Thermal burns third degree or higher Hosp.
Mar 28, 2024 Hotspray Industrial Coatings, Inc. GENEVA, Florida Fractures and burns Hosp.
Mar 13, 2025 Segundo Urritia LONG BEACH, New York Poisoning, poisoning-related asphyxia Hosp.
Mar 29, 2024 Beemer Landscaping BETHANY, Missouri Thermal burns first degree Hosp.
Jun 13, 2025 Keith Key Heating & Air Inc CRAWFORDVILLE, Florida Thermal burns second degree Hosp.
Sep 5, 2024 Wagner Equipment Co. FOUNTAIN, Colorado Thermal burns degree unspecified Hosp.
Dec 19, 2024 Stryder Construction & Pipeline, Inc. STANTON, Texas Thermal burns degree unspecified Hosp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

About This OSHA Report

This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.

Browse All Injury Reports