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Thermal burns degree unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2024065038 · 6/7/2024 · AmeriGas Propane LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Thermal burns degree unspecified

Cause

Event
Flash fire
Source
Propane
Secondary source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered

Employer

Name
AmeriGas Propane LLC
Location
6801 Mitchell Pkwy, ARLINGTON, TEXAS, 76002
NAICS
454310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A 1,000-gallon propane tank was being refurbished. It had been hoisted into the air using a propane forklift truck. An employee checked the valves of the tank while it was lifted in the air, then turned on the forklift to reposition the tank. This ignited vapors from the tank, and the employee suffered burns to the back, left arm, and face in the resulting flash fire. Flame-resistant clothing was not being worn at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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