Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Driver Pipeline Company, Inc., Turtle Creek & East Levee St., DALLAS, TEXAS 75207
on — Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the nonclassifiable.
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Final narrative
An employee was performing pipeline tie-in activities when a natural gas product ignited, causing a flash fire that caused second degree burns to the employee.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableNatural gas
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