Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at West Texas Gas-Velamoor Plant, Brooking Compressor Station, Howard county, 18 Miles N. of Big Spring, HWY. 87, BIG SPRING, TEXAS 79720
on — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was working on a compressor and attempting to dump a scrubber on the compressor. At the time, the scrubber would not dump because it had frozen up. The employee opened a valve and gas began to exit the valve, causing a flash fire. He sustained second and third degree burns on the face and hand, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Flammable gas, unspecified
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