KINGSVILLE, TEXAS—
Ramirez Welding, Inc.
Fire, unspecified · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Ramirez Welding, Inc., Stratton Tank Battery Station, KINGSVILLE, TEXAS 78363 on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
Three employees were cutting bolts off a man way using a grinder. Sparks from the grinder caused a flash fire and the employees were burned. Two employees were hospitalized. The third employee was treated and released.
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