Bosselman Energy, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Bosselman Energy, Inc. | Report ID | 2015096425 |
| Address | 3445 W. Stolley Park Rd. | City, State ZIP | GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA 68803 |
| Event Date | September 3, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Propane |
| Secondary Source | Propane tanks and cylinders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424720 | Inspection # | 1091189 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.90000, -98.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was filling propane cylinders for forklifts when a flash fire occurred. The employee sustained first and second degree burns on both sides of their torso and arms.
Incident Summary
On September 3, 2015, a worker at Bosselman Energy, Inc. in GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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