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Report: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids at Sprint-Transport in Pasadena, Texas
DATE: 05/15/15
An employee was tightening a valve flange under a cargo tank but could not get the valve flange to tighten. The cargo tank contained methanol under pressure. He decided to remove the valve to let vapors out. He was using a cordless drill, which ignited the vapors. The vapors caused second degree burns to his right arm and the back of both legs.
| Report ID |
2015051781 |
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| Date |
05/15/2015 |
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| UPA |
984166 |
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| Primary NAICS |
484230 |
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| Nature |
1522 |
Second degree heat (thermal) burns |
| Part of Body |
87 |
Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Source |
1761 |
Methane gas |
| Secondary Source |
7213 |
Drills-powered |
| Event |
317 |
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids |
| Hospitalized |
Yes |
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| Amputation |
No |
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