Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Ferrellgas
Start: 1/15/2021

1 hospitalization · 2021010396 · 1/15/2021 · Ferrellgas

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Head and neck
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

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

Employer

Name: Ferrellgas
Location: Hwy 80 West, LOWNDESBORO, ALABAMA, 36752
NAICS: 333912
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was offloading propane from a truck into a large tank. When the employee removed a hose, a spark caused the propane to catch fire, resulting in second degree burns to the employee's face and neck.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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