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Youngs Propane

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Youngs Propane in CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Employer Youngs Propane Report ID 2016043265
Address 11 C Side Crescent Lake City, State ZIP CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03743
Event Date April 19, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids Source of Injury Propane
Industry (NAICS) 221210 Inspection # 1144511
GPS Coordinates 43.37000, -72.34000

Incident Narrative

After responding to an out-of-gas call, an employee was attempting to light a gas-fired log set (fireplace) for the customer when a propane flash fire occurred. He suffered burns to his hands and face, with possible respiratory burns.

Incident Summary

On April 19, 2016, a worker at Youngs Propane in CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified 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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