Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Key Energy, LLC, 1301 Mckinney Street, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77010
on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was operating the circulating pump. Hydrocarbons from the open tank on location ignited and the employee received burns to the face, ears and hands.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified
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