# Thermal burns  third degree or higher at HT Energy LLC
> OSHA SIR `2025054880` · 5/23/2025 · LUBBOCK, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts  n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Thermal burns  third degree or higher
## Cause
- **Event:** Flash fire
- **Source:** Lubricating fluids
- **Secondary source:** Torches  welding, cutting
## Employer
- **Name:** HT Energy LLC
- **Location:** 602 East County Road 7200, LUBBOCK, TEXAS, 79404
- **NAICS:** 213112
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Mechanics were straightening a ladder on the derrick in the shop using an acetylene torch and a 10-ton hydraulic jack. As the mechanics were extending the jack to straighten out the ladder, the cylinder on the jack was turning and the quick-connect fitting ended up against the footrail of the derrick. This caused the nipple to break and a mist of oil was released from the jack. The oil mist ignited resulting in a flash fire. The injured employee sustained second- to third-degree burns burns to the right hand, the left cheek, and the left side of their neck as well as burns to both arms. The employee was hospitalized.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*