Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Aegis Chemical Solutions, 6003 WCR 123, MIDLAND, TEXAS 79706
on — Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the hand(s) and wrist(s).
Final narrative
An employee was pouring bags of an acid into a vessel when a static discharge occurred. Flammable vapors in the tank ignited and flames came out of the top of the tank. The employee sustained second-degree burns to their hands and wrists.
HospitalizedHand(s) and wrist(s)Acids, unspecified
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