Sapp Bros. Inc.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — WEST POINT, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Sapp Bros. Inc. | Report ID | 2015074249 |
| Address | 660 S. Main St. | City, State ZIP | WEST POINT, NEBRASKA 68788 |
| Event Date | July 1, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Propane tanks and cylinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 454310 | Inspection # | 1074916 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.83000, -96.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A leaking propane tank exploded within the shop injuring two workers.
Incident Summary
On July 1, 2015, a worker at Sapp Bros. Inc. in WEST POINT, NEBRASKA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with propane tanks and cylinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 272 severe injury reports involving "Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire" incidents in our database. Browse all Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire injuries.
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