Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Delaware City Refinery Company, LLC, 4550 Wrangle Hill Road, DELAWARE CITY, DELAWARE 19706
on , Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the head and neck.
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Final narrative
An operator was injured while preparing equipment for maintenance by flushing the equipment with condensate (warm water) and flushing it into an oily water sewer system. While performing the flush, it went to the hydrocarbon sewer where it flashed and ignited. The employee suffered second degree burns to the lower face and neck region and lesser burns to his right hand.