Fire or explosion, unspecified · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Diamond Shamrock Refining Company, L.P., 301 West LeRoy, THREE RIVERS, TEXAS 78071
on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the face, unspecified.
Final narrative
On 3/3/17, two employees were lighting the Stabilizer Reboiler Heater (21-H-205). An internal vapor ignition impacted the heater integrity and both employees that were in the process of lighting the heater were injured. One of the employees was admitted to the hospital for further treatment of burns to the face.
HospitalizedFace, unspecifiedSpecial process machinery, n.e.c.
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