THREE RIVERS, TEXAS—
Diamond Shamrock Refining Company, L.P.
Fire or explosion, unspecified · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
Final narrative
On 3/3/17, two employees were lighting the Stabilizer Reboiler Heater (21-H-205). An internal vapor ignition impacted the heater integrity and both employees that were in the process of lighting the heater were injured. One of the employees was admitted to the hospital for further treatment of burns to the face.
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