Sunrise Trading Post
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — PETAL, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Sunrise Trading Post | Report ID | 2015031519 |
| Address | 252 Sunrise Road | City, State ZIP | PETAL, MISSISSIPPI 39465 |
| Event Date | March 27, 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 | Heating and cooking machinery and appliances, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 447110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.31000, -89.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was burned while lighting a propane-fueled smoker that flashed back on him. He sustained burns to the right side of his face and right arm.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2015, a worker at Sunrise Trading Post in PETAL, MISSISSIPPI 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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