Diamond Shamrock Refining Company, L.P.
Flash fire — Thermal burns degree unspecified — THREE RIVERS, TEXAS
| Employer | Diamond Shamrock Refining Company, L.P. | Report ID | 2025010829 |
| Address | 301 West LeRoy | City, State ZIP | THREE RIVERS, TEXAS 78071 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Flash fire | Source of Injury | Naphtha, naphtha-based solvents |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 324110 | Inspection # | 1800088 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.45000, -98.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting the water system in the hydrocracker fractionator when naphtha vapors ignited. The employee sustained burns to their face, arms, back and the upper portion of both legs.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2025, a worker at Diamond Shamrock Refining Company, L.P. in THREE RIVERS, TEXAS suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as flash fire, with naphtha, naphtha-based solvents identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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