Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Other burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Valero Refinery-Meraux LLC, 2500 East Saint Bernard Highway, MERAUX, LOUISIANA 70075
on , Other burns, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
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Final narrative
A crew was changing out a vertically oriented 8-inch check valve on a pipeline. When a flange was opened by loosening bolts, pentane and other flammable hydrocarbon products in the pipe released from the pipeline, creating a vapor cloud and resulting in a massive fire and explosion. The vessel and associated equipment/piping were engulfed in fire for about eight hours. Eight employees were sent to the hospital. Six employees were treated and released. Two employees were admitted for treatment of thermal and chemical burns to the face, neck, and hands.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified