LA SALLE, COLORADO·
The Williams Companies
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at The Williams Companies, 23759 Weld County Road 34.5, LA SALLE, COLORADO 80645 on , Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
Employees were preparing a pig receiver and pig launcher. The block valves had been closed, and the receiver and launcher had been blown down; liquids were draining from the opening of the launcher. A forklift was being used to open the receiver hatch. The hatch struck the forklift's forks, and liquids at the receiver and launcher ignited. An employee suffered second-degree burns to the face and right hand, as well as first-degree burns to the left and right lower legs, and was hospitalized.
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