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Report: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids at Eastman Chemical Company, Texas Operations in Longview, Texas
DATE: 04/27/18
An employee was making his rounds when he identified a level indication in the vessel that he was not sure was accurate. He then drained the sit glass and the material (mineral spirits polyethylene wax and ethaline gas) ignited a flash fire, burning his left palm, both forearms, and his left calf. He was hospitalized.
| Report ID |
2018044063 |
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| Date |
04/27/2018 |
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| UPA |
1333259 |
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| Inspection |
1315008 |
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| Primary NAICS |
325188 |
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| Nature |
1520 |
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified |
| Part of Body |
87 |
Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Source |
19 |
Chemicals and chemical products, n.e.c. |
| Event |
317 |
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids |
| Hospitalized |
Yes |
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| Amputation |
No |
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