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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2016098994 · 9/22/2016 · Trans Tech Energy, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Propane
Secondary source
Tools, instruments, and equipment, unspecified

Employer

Name
Trans Tech Energy, Inc.
Location
1130 N Scenic Hwy, LAKE WALES, FLORIDA, 33853
NAICS
221210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was performing a vacuum procedure on a bulk 30,000-gallon propane tank. He was using an air compressor to blow air into the base of the container to create a tornado effect that subsequently vacuums the propane from the tank. A tool ignition source ignited the flammable gas, burning legs and face of the employee, who was 18 to 36 feet away from the opening.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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