This OSHA Injury Report was compiled directly from data that is publicly available from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA Injury Reports can be helpful in understanding the types of workplace injury claims involving defective products or malfunctioning equipment in the workplace.
The manufacturers of defective equipment or machinery resulting in a worker injury may be found to be negligent and liable for damages in a separate civil lawsuit. You may be able to recover damages on top of a workers’ comp claim if injured in a job accident caused, in part, by a third party. These third party personal injury cases should be given responsible legal guidance.
Trammell Piazza Law Firm claims no responsibility for any errors or inconsistencies in OSHA’s data.
A link is provided below to share or embed this report.
Report: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids at Master Truck and Trailer, LLC in Midland, Texas
DATE: 02/03/17
An employee was using a grinder to cut a clamp on top of a tank that was being de-gassed. The sparks from the grinder contacted the gas fumes from the tank, starting a flash fire. The employee suffered burns all over his body, requiring hospitalization.
| Report ID | 2017021095 | |
|---|
| Date | 02/03/2017 | |
|---|
| UPA | 1180393 | |
|---|
| Inspection | 1210727 | |
|---|
| Primary NAICS | 811111 | |
|---|
| Nature | 1520 | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified |
|---|
| Part of Body | 891 | Whole body |
|---|
| Source | 163 | Petroleum, crude oil |
|---|
| Secondary Source | 7242 | Hand grinders-powered |
|---|
| Event | 317 | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids |
|---|
| Hospitalized | Yes | |
|---|
| Amputation | No | |
|---|
If you have any questions or concerns about a specific record or records, please contact us at support@wp-yusgobk23m.pairsite.com.
Embed OSHA Injury Report ID 2017021095: