HOUSTON, TEXAS—
Brock Services, LLC.
Contact with hot objects or substances · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Brock Services, LLC., 9701 Manchester St., HOUSTON, TEXAS 77012 on — Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
A Brock employee was installing insulation in or near the vent drum of an aerator when hot water condensate released out of a steam line directly above the employee. The employee sustained second degree burns and was hospitalized.
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An employee was descending a structural fixed ladder when the employee lost grip and fell approximately 10 feet to the lower level. The employee suffered fractures to the right and left ankles.
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An employee was monitoring the loading of a railcar when he noticed a vent was leaking. He tried to close the secondary valve to isolate the leak. He put his safety harness on and pulled a probe up to close the valve and isolate the leak. When he pulled the probe up, he heard a pop. The vent hose blew off, spraying him with acetic acid. He suffered first and second degree burns to his lower legs and feet, requiring hospitalization.
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