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West Fraser Jefferson

Dust explosion · Thermal burns degree unspecified

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at West Fraser Jefferson, 500 Nexfor Blvd, JEFFERSON, TEXAS 75657 on , Thermal burns degree unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts n.e.c..

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Two employees were investigating smoke originating from a screw at the base of a dry fuel silo. While they were in the ground-level hopper area, a dust explosion occurred. Both employees were burned. One suffered burns to both arms, the face, and the left side of the torso; the other was burned on the face and chest, as well as suffering circumferential burns to the arms.

Hospitalized Multiple body parts n.e.c. Silos