Clements Fluids, Ltd
Contact with hot objects or substances — Thermal burns third degree or higher — SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS
| Employer | Clements Fluids, Ltd | Report ID | 2025066308 |
| Address | 1580 US HWY 96-S, (Henderson Division - San Augustin Facility) | City, State ZIP | SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS 75972 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns third degree or higher | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water, liquids nonchemical |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.54000, -94.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was mixing and transferring NaCl (salt water) from the mixing plant to storage tanks. The line may have became clogged causing fluid to continuously circulate and heat up to abnormal temperatures. While troubleshooting the issue, the employee removed the hose and was then sprayed with heated salt water. The employee sustained second- and third-degree burns to the front of their torso, both arms, and both upper legs.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2025, a worker at Clements Fluids, Ltd in SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS suffered thermal burns third degree or higher to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with water, liquids nonchemical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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