Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sprint-Transport, 9918 Chemical Road, PASADENA, TEXAS 77507
on , Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
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Final narrative
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.