Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Valley Wide Cooperative
Start: 4/17/2017

1 hospitalization · 2017043448 · 4/17/2017 · Valley Wide Cooperative

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Upper and lower limb(s)
Nature of injury: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Propane
Secondary source: Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: Valley Wide Cooperative
Location: 2114 N 20th Street, BOISE, IDAHO, 83702
NAICS: 453998
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

While draining the product from a propane gas vaporizer, the igniter for the pilot light ignited the product causing a flash fire. An employee received second and third degree burns to the legs and arms.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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