Estes Oil Burner Service Inc.

Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — WELLS, Maine

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Estes Oil Burner Service Inc. in WELLS, Maine
Employer Estes Oil Burner Service Inc.
Address 17 Cardinal Lane
City, State ZIP WELLS, Maine 04090
Report ID 2015052588
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
GPS Coordinates 43.28173, -70.60987

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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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