Machine Injury & Accidents

Date	City	State	Employer	Body Part	Event
2021-11-16	Ossining	Ny	Metallized Carbon Corp.	BODY SYSTEMS	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee was repairing an oven that contained atmospheric gases (hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon monoxide, and sulfur) to prevent burning product. The employee was overcome by carbon monoxide gas and was hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning.
2021-09-09	Moscow	Oh	Zimmer Power Company, LLC	Multiple body parts	Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
An employee was performing maintenance work on a hydrogen dryer. A hydrogen fire burned the employee's right arm, his right hand, and the right side of his face.
2021-05-12	Palmetto	Fl	Thatcher Chemical of Florida, Inc.	Multiple body parts	Exposure to other harmful substance-multiple routes of exposure
An employee was carrying a 5 gallon bucket of 50% hydrogen peroxide solution when the handle broke or he dropped the bucket and the solution splashed onto him. He experienced chemical burns on his left arm, chest, left shoulder, and just above the left eye. He was hospitalized for burns as well as inhalation of vapors and ingestion of liquid solution.
2021-05-04	Texas City	Tx	Blanchard Refining Company, LLC - Galveston Bay Refinery	BODY SYSTEMS	Exposure to other harmful substances
Hydrogen fluoride was released from piping near an alkylation unit's auxiliary acid dump drum. Two employees were exposed to the hydrogen fluoride and were hospitalized.
2021-04-12	El Dorado	Ar	Clean Harbors El Dorado, LLC	BODY SYSTEMS	Exposure to other harmful substances
An employee was cleaning a water vessel that contained waste including hydrogen cyanide. The employee was exposed to the hydrogen cyanide and became disoriented.
2021-04-07	Hilliard	Oh	Proto Precision Additive LLC	Hand(s) and arm(s)	Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
An employee swept loose aluminum powder dust from an air filter into a dustpan and poured the dust into a 55-gallon water-filled sludge drum. Additional water was poured on top of the aluminum powder floating on the surface when the resulting hydrogen gas ignited, causing second-degree burns on the employee's right forearm and hand.
2021-03-16	Forest Park	Ga	Inhance Technologies, Inc.	Multiple face locations	Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
The employee was disconnecting old equipment and installing new equipment when he was exposed to hydrogen fluoride. He suffered chemical burns to the left arm and light burns to his left cheek and eye.
2020-04-10	Chalmette	Louisiana	Valero	Face	Explosion
Employees were troubleshooting a PSV that was lifting prematurely. A release of hydrocarbon/hydrogen caused an explosion and fire. One employee suffered burns to the face. A second employee struck a rail during egress as a result of the pressure wave and suffered a fractured kneecap. Both employees were hospitalized.
2020-03-10	Kermit	Texas	Onyx Contractors	BODY SYSTEMS	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
The injured employee was collecting produced water from a well site when he observed a person collapse. The injured employee attempted to render aid to the person, when he succumbed to hydrogen sulfide (H2S). The injured employee was hospitalized for H2S exposure.
2020-03-10	Kermit	Texas	Impetro Operating LLC	Nonclassifiable	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee was exposed to hydrogen sulfide and was hospitalized for an inhalation injury.
2020-03-06	Towanda	Pennsylvania	Global Tungsten & Powders Corp.	Multiple body parts	Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids
An employee was visually inspecting the calciner (furnace) tube. When the employee removed the manifold for the calciner tube, tungsten (product) and nitrogen and/or hydrogen caused an explosion inside the calciner tube. Flames shot out of the end of the tube and burned the employee's face and right forearm.
2020-02-28	Keene	North Dakota	Ham's Well Service	BODY SYSTEMS	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
During swabbing operations, an employee was changing a drain hose from one bucket to another when hydrogen sulfide gas released from the hose. The employee fainted and was hospitalized for hydrogen sulfide exposure.
2020-01-05	Coyanosa	Texas	Energy Transfer, LP	BODY SYSTEMS	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee climbed up stairs to a tank gauging platform, accessed the tank to be gauged, cracked the gauging hatch to let it vapor off while standing upwind, and gauged the tank twice. During the third gauging effort, the employee was exposed to hydrogen sulfide (H2S). He was hospitalized for upper respiratory tract irritation, dizziness and disorientation.
2019-04-30	Stanton	Texas	Reagent Chemical & Research	Nonclassifiable	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee was transferring hydrogen chloride (HCl) from one container to another when the HCl sprayed into the employee's face. The employee was hospitalized for inhalation burns.
2019-01-24	Dibble	Oklahoma	Bison Oilfield Services, LLC	BODY SYSTEMS	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee was hospitalized with chest pains, headache, and nausea due to hydrogen sulfide exposure.
2018-08-31	Williston	North Dakota	AROCK Services, LLC	BODY SYSTEMS	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee of AROCK Services, LLC, was overexposed to hydrogen sulfide gas while changing a valve on a pumper unit. The employee experienced nausea and inflammation of the throat, requiring hospitalization.
2018-08-20	Jacksonville	Florida	Saiia Construction Co LLC.	BODY SYSTEMS	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee was operating a bulldozer in a pond where hydrogen sulfide had been detected by monitoring devices. The employee was found unconscious and required hospitalization. Personal protective equipment was not worn at the time.
2018-07-04	Convent	Louisiana	JV Industrial Companies, Ltd.	Multiple body parts	Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Two employees were removing a valve from a 4-inch hydrogen line in a sulfur unit. One employee was loosening the bottom bolts of the flange. As the flange was opened, hydrogen escaped and caused a flash fire that burned the two employees. The employees suffered second degree burns on the ears, right wrist, right arm, back of the neck, and the back. One employee was hospitalized.
2018-03-09	Lancaster	Pennsylvania	ADVANCED COOLING TECHNOLOGIES, INCORPORATED	Upper arm(s)	Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
An employee was getting ready to light the hydrogen exiting the exhaust port on the end cap at a quartz tube furnace when the tube exploded. He received a severe laceration to his upper left arm and was hospitalized.
2018-02-09	Pecos	Texas	Double K Drilling, LLC	BODY SYSTEMS	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
Employees were cleaning out a shaker trough with a pressure washer when hydrogen sulfide gas released from the shaker. Two employees were hospitalized due to gas exposure.
2017-08-14	Westwego	Louisiana	CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL COMPANY	BODY SYSTEMS	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee inhaled hydrogen cyanide while taking readings from machines, losing consciousness and requiring hospitalization.
2017-08-10	Pleasanton	Texas	Chalk Mountain Services of Texas LLC	BODY SYSTEMS	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee was unloading a truck tank when he was exposed to hydrogen sulfide, suffering a headache and nausea.
2017-08-02	Maryland Heights	Missouri	Grease Masters LLC	BODY SYSTEMS	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee entered a sewer manhole after flushing the sewer. As he attempted to exit the approximately 91-inch-deep space, he was exposed to hydrogen sulfide and collapsed. He was hospitalized.
2017-01-27	Sonora	Texas	Enervest Operating	Multiple body parts	Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids
An employee was cleaning a H2S (hydrogen sulfide) tower using a H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) chemical when a chemical explosion occurred. The employee suffered burns to an ear and leg.
2017-01-09	Iraan	Texas	Kinder Morgan Production Company, LLC	BODY SYSTEMS	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee was preparing to shoot a fluid level on a well. He screwed an echo gun onto the well casing and opened the casing valve. When the pressure hit the gun, the outside of the casing valve threads failed and the pressure popped, releasing H2S (hydrogen sulfide) gas into the employee's face.
2017-01-08	Dakota City	Nebraska	Big Ox Energy Siouxland, LLC	Multiple body parts	Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
An employee and a coworker were simultaneously pouring two 5-gallon buckets of 34% hydrogen peroxide and a catalyst down a floor drain when a violent chemical reaction occurred, exposing them to gases and corrosive liquid chemicals. The employee was hospitalized with first and second degree burns to the face, neck, and arms.
2016-10-19	Van Wert	Ohio	Eaton-Aeroquip, LLC.	BODY SYSTEMS	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee was working the strip line and reported the smell of fumes suspected to be hydrogen chloride (HCl). The employee was hospitalized for headache, nausea and a sore throat.
2016-08-05	Johnstown	Colorado	Magna Energy Services, LLC	BODY SYSTEMS	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee was performing tank gauging on a produced water tank. After opening the tank's thief hatch, the employee was exposed to hydrogen sulfide, suffering headaches and nausea.
2016-07-19	Evanston	Illinois	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	Hand(s)	Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
An employee was servicing a chilled water line by cleaning the line with hydrogen peroxide. There was a combustible reaction and the pressure blew the lid off the stream filter housing unit. The lid struck the employee on the right hand that was being used to protect his face, causing multiple hand fractures requiring surgery. Minor burns were also incurred on the right hand/arm.
2016-07-13	Waynoka	Oklahoma	Clean Harbors Lone Mountain Facility	BODY SYSTEMS	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee was operating a trackhoe where acid waste was undergoing treatment in a stabilization tank. The operator became unconscious after being exposed to hydrogen sulfide generated from the stabilization tank.
2016-05-22	Pittsburgh	Pennsylvania	Allegheny General Hospital	BODY SYSTEMS	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee was performing preventative maintenance on a sterilization machine. As the employee was removing the housing/base of the machine's filter assembly, white mist came out of the inside of the filter. The employee inhaled hydrogen peroxide vapors, requiring hospitalization.
2016-04-08	Kingsville	Texas	Energy Transfer Partners	Hand(s) and finger(s)	Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids
An employee was adding hydrogen peroxide to a chemical pot that exploded. The employee suffered two fractured left-hand fingers and chemical burns.
2015-11-01	Park Falls	Wisconsin	Flambeau River Papers, LLC.	Finger(s), fingernail(s)	Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
1. On 11/1/15, an employee was changing the reel of paper and caught the left middle finger in a nip point. The finger was amputated to the first knuckle. 2. On 11/11/15, an employee received chemical and thermal burns to the right hand and knee from caustic hydrogen peroxide due to an unclosed valve on the pulp mill equipment. Note to user: This record contains two separate events that were reported simultaneously to OSHA by the employer. These events are captured as one report.
2015-10-30	Warren	Ohio	AML Industries Inc	Multiple body parts	Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
A worker on the graphite processing cylinder was burned on his face and right arm when a spark ignited the hydrogen gas. The worker was hospitalized.
2015-07-18	Williston	North Dakota	Secure Energy USA, LLC	BODY SYSTEMS	Exposure to other harmful substances
An employee was hospitalized for hydrogen sulfide exposure while pulling tank bottoms at an oil and gas waste disposal site.
2015-06-30	Freeport	Texas	Tri Construction Company, Inc.	Fingertip(s)	Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
An employee was drilling into a pipe in the hydrogen process unit when the line flashed. He was hospitalized with second degree burns on his hands, neck, and chest and third degree burns on his fingertips.
2015-01-15	Butler	Pennsylvania	Keystone Clearwater Solutions, LLC	Internal chest location	Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
Frac technicians conducting monitoring operations on water levels of gauging tanks during oil and gas drilling operations are potentially overexposed to air contaminants and respiratory irritants such as chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, and benzene. Recently, an employee was admitted to the hospital for observation and treatment after suffering from an extreme coughing episode after working a monitoring shift at the worksite. A second employee was treated and released.