Steil Oil Conpany, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Steil Oil Conpany, Inc. | Report ID | 2015030919 |
| Address | 1031 U.S. 1 | City, State ZIP | VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32960 |
| Event Date | March 2, 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 447110 | Inspection # | 1045782 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.63000, -80.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee received burns to his face, head, and chest while refueling a motorhome with propane.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2015, a worker at Steil Oil Conpany, Inc. in VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 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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