Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ETX Energy, "Barrell 1", MADISONVILLE, TEXAS 77864
on — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the multiple body parts, unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was pumping oil into a production line via a hot oil truck. Oil began to spray out of the pipe and ignited the burner. The ensuing fire engulfed the employee's upper body and he received third degree burns, requiring hospitalization and surgery. PPE was not worn at the time of the incident.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, unspecifiedPetroleum fuels, distillates, and products, unspecified
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