Paraco Gas Corporation
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — WATER MILL, NEW YORK
| Employer | Paraco Gas Corporation | Report ID | 2015063874 |
| Address | 703 Flying Point Rd. | City, State ZIP | WATER MILL, NEW YORK 11976 |
| Event Date | June 18, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Propane |
| Industry (NAICS) | 551114 | Inspection # | 1073503 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.89000, -72.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing an underground propane tank gauge when the propane ignited a fire. The employee sustained second and third degree burns requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 18, 2015, a worker at Paraco Gas Corporation in WATER MILL, NEW YORK suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the nonclassifiable. 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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