Estes Oil Burner Service Inc.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — WELLS, MAINE
| Employer | Estes Oil Burner Service Inc. | Report ID | 2015052588 |
| Address | 17 Cardinal Lane | City, State ZIP | WELLS, MAINE 04090 |
| Event Date | May 28, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Propane |
| Industry (NAICS) | 454312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.27000, -70.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A propane delivery driver received burns to the face and neck after the relief valve on an underground tank failed spraying propane on the driver.
Incident Summary
On May 28, 2015, a worker at Estes Oil Burner Service Inc. in WELLS, MAINE suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the head and neck. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with propane identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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