Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC
Exposure through intact tissue — Burns, corrosions, electrical injuries unspecified — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC | Report ID | 2025054631 |
| Address | 1914 Haden Rd | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77015 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Burns, corrosions, electrical injuries unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Flammable and combustible liquids and solids unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424690 | Inspection # | 1826815 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.75000, -95.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 16, 2025, at approximately 2:00 PM, an employee was disconnecting a pressurized railcar load hose. The chemical (xylenol) inside the hose fell onto the employee, causing second-degree burns to his upper chest, both arms, and both legs. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2025, a worker at Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered burns, corrosions, electrical injuries unspecified to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as exposure through intact tissue, with flammable and combustible liquids and solids unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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