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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 20191010466 · 10/7/2019 · PEPSI MIDAMERICA COMPANY

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper and lower limb(s)
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Propane

Employer

Name
PEPSI MIDAMERICA COMPANY
Location
2605 W MAIN STREET, MARION, ILLINOIS, 62959
NAICS
312111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On 10/07/2019, at approximately 17:45, an employee was filling a propane tank inside a scrubber when a static ignition source was created and ignited the propane vapors in the area, causing a flash fire. The employee received burns to the left arm and both legs, requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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