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Report: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids at Progress Rail in Waskom, Texas
DATE: 01/30/18
An employee was using an oxy/fuel gas cutting torch to dismantle a railcar when a small pinhole developed in the oxygen line near where the hoses meet the torch, causing a leak. Oxygen then migrated up the employee’s sleeve inside his protective leather-cutting jacket and ignited. He received second and third degree burns on his right shoulder, armpit, and upper chest.
| Report ID |
2018010997 |
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| Date |
01/30/2018 |
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| UPA |
1305428 |
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| Inspection |
1293087 |
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| Primary NAICS |
488210 |
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| Nature |
1523 |
Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns |
| Part of Body |
899 |
Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Source |
1740 |
Oxygen and oxygen compounds, unspecified |
| Secondary Source |
7261 |
Welding, cutting, and blow torches |
| Event |
317 |
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids |
| Hospitalized |
Yes |
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| Amputation |
No |
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