Energy Transfer, LP.
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids - Amputations involving bone loss - MARCUS HOOK, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Energy Transfer, LP. |
| Address | 100 Green Street |
| City, State ZIP | MARCUS HOOK, Pennsylvania 19061 |
| Report ID | 20251111514 |
| Event Date | November 19, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids |
| Source of Injury | Switchboards, panels, fuses |
| Secondary Source | Propane |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324110 |
| Inspection # | 1860729 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.81000, -75.41000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was testing a breaker that energizes a dryer when the breaker tripped. There was a propane leak from the dryer that went into the conduit and bypassed the conduit sealer that was connected to a Motor Control Center (MCC). The employee contacted the control board and instructed them turned on the dryer when the MCC exploded. The employee sustained an injury and the amputation of his right foot.
Incident Summary
On November 19, 2025, a worker at Energy Transfer, LP. in MARCUS HOOK, Pennsylvania suffered amputations involving bone loss to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with switchboards, panels, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 76 severe injury reports involving "Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids" incidents in our database. Browse all Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids injuries.
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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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