Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Amerigas Propane, Limited Partnership
Start: 3/2/2017

1 hospitalization · 2017031960 · 3/2/2017 · Amerigas Propane, Limited Partnership

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Propane

Employer

Name: Amerigas Propane, Limited Partnership
Location: 841 WSample Road, LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA, 33064
NAICS: 454310
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was making his weekly propane delivery. He connected a hose and refilled the first of two tanks. When he disconnected the hose, a fire occurred and the employee received second degree burns to both arms and the left side of his face.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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