Cain's Welding Services
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Amputations involving bone loss — MONT BELVIEU, Texas
| Employer | Cain's Welding Services |
| Address | 11540 Eagle Drive, Ste. D |
| City, State ZIP | MONT BELVIEU, Texas 77523 |
| Report ID | 2025043738 |
| Event Date | April 22, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire |
| Source of Injury | Machinery unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Nitrogen elemental |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 |
| Inspection # | 1820643 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.85000, -94.86000 |
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Incident Narrative
On April 22, 2025, at approximately 6:35 p.m., an employee was working on a turnaround project. The crew was venting off nitrogen from an 18-inch pipeline into a 2-inch silencer vessel. The 18-inch pipe was pressurized with nitrogen gas at approximately 1200 psig. The silencer suddenly ruptured and its internal components were blown away. The shell of the silencer struck downward, landed on the employee's left hand due to high pressure, and lacerated the employee's left index finger resulting in amputation. The employee's left wrist was also broken.
Incident Summary
On April 22, 2025, a worker at Cain's Welding Services in MONT BELVIEU, Texas suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with machinery unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
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.
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