Burn from steam line contact on distillation column A reboiler piping. Maintenance technician contacted uninsulated section of 150 PSI steam line while performing valve inspection. Second-degree burn on left forearm approximately 2 inches.
Incident Details
Location
Distillation Column A - Reboiler Level
Date & Time
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 1:45 PM
Reported By
Rosa Lewis
People Involved
John Ortiz, Luis Anderson, Manuel Campbell
Full Description
Burn from steam line contact on distillation column A reboiler piping. Maintenance technician contacted uninsulated section of 150 PSI steam line while performing valve inspection. Second-degree burn on left forearm approximately 2 inches.
Root Causes
Equipment
Equipment malfunction, Inadequate maintenance, Design deficiency, Improper installation, Worn or degraded components
Environment
Poor housekeeping, Inadequate lighting, Extreme temperatures, Noise exposure, Confined space hazards
Corrective Action
Immediate first aid applied. Temporary insulation wrap installed on exposed pipe section.
Acknowledgments
28%8 of 29 workers acknowledged