Capital Steel and Iron
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Capital Steel and Iron | Report ID | 2015010309 |
| Address | SW 15th and Agnew, Site EE Superviosr Ulyssses Alonzo | City, State ZIP | OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73108 |
| Event Date | January 9, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Propane |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1019419 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.44000, -97.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A propane-powered space heater was used inside the cab of an elevated crane during workplace operations. The space heater leaked, resulting in an explosion and fire. The employee who was trapped inside the cab sustained burns to the face and hands.
Incident Summary
On January 9, 2015, a worker at Capital Steel and Iron in OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with propane identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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