Genpak, LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — HOPE HULL, ALABAMA
| Employer | Genpak, LLC | Report ID | 2015074554 |
| Address | 7621 BILL JOSEPH PARKWAY | City, State ZIP | HOPE HULL, ALABAMA 36043 |
| Event Date | July 11, 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) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1077598 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.26000, -86.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee received 2nd and 3rd degree burns when operating a forklift truck to unload polystyrene rolls from a trailer. It is believed a propane pocket was ignited by static electricity.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2015, a worker at Genpak, LLC in HOPE HULL, ALABAMA 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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