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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2022054170 · 5/12/2022 · Rubber Lining Specialists, LLC

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
Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name
Rubber Lining Specialists, LLC
Location
1004 Gus Lane, ORANGE, TEXAS, 77632
NAICS
332710
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was preparing to conduct welding on a propane tank. The employee was lighting a torch when a flash fire occurred due to propane fumes coming from the tank. The employee sustained burns to the face, chest, stomach, and arms.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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