Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Halliburton, Well Site Moorshark 10-9 Unit 6B Lease Road HWY 1450 and HWY 1773 on Tipton Road, COYANOSA, TEXAS 79730
on — Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee lit a cigarette lighter to check the volume of chemical in an ISO tank. The flame ignited the remaining vapors in the ISO tank causing a flash fire. The employee suffered second degree burns on the face and arms.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified
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