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HT Energy LLC

Flash fire — Thermal burns third degree or higher — LUBBOCK, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at HT Energy LLC in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
Employer HT Energy LLC Report ID 2025054880
Address 602 East County Road 7200 City, State ZIP LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79404
Event Date May 23, 2025 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Thermal burns third degree or higher Body Part Multiple body parts n.e.c.
Event Type Flash fire Source of Injury Lubricating fluids
Secondary Source Torches welding, cutting
Industry (NAICS) 213112 Inspection # 1828322
GPS Coordinates 33.50000, -101.83000

Incident Narrative

Mechanics were straightening a ladder on the derrick in the shop using an acetylene torch and a 10-ton hydraulic jack. As the mechanics were extending the jack to straighten out the ladder, the cylinder on the jack was turning and the quick-connect fitting ended up against the footrail of the derrick. This caused the nipple to break and a mist of oil was released from the jack. The oil mist ignited resulting in a flash fire. The injured employee sustained second- to third-degree burns burns to the right hand, the left cheek, and the left side of their neck as well as burns to both arms. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On May 23, 2025, a worker at HT Energy LLC in LUBBOCK, TEXAS suffered thermal burns third degree or higher to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as flash fire, with lubricating fluids identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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