Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Phillips 66, Spur 119 North, BORGER, TEXAS 79008
on — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was clearing the pump to get the turbine ready for maintenance. While flushing the heavy coker gas oil (HCGO) pump, some HCGO got reintroduced into the pipe. When the hot oil (700 degrees) touched the water in the sewer drain, it flashed back and burned the employee. The employee suffered second degree burns to the abdomen and third degree burns to both hands and knees.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified
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An employee opened a valve to see if a drum was free of hot residual oil. The oil was plugged behind the open valve, but the plug dissolved. Hot oil (300-400 degrees F) splashed out of the drum's receiving receptacle and onto the employee's right thigh and right arm, as well as the right sides of the employee's abdomen and face.
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