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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2022065268 · 6/16/2022 · AmeriGas Propane Inc.

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
Fire, flame
Secondary source
Propane

Employer

Name
AmeriGas Propane Inc.
Location
2902 Tabor Road, BRYAN, TEXAS, 77803
NAICS
454310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was servicing a propane tank when the tank began venting excess propane and an ignition source caused a flash fire. The employee sustained second degree burns to the face, arms, and legs.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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