Suburban Propane
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Suburban Propane | Report ID | 2016087907 |
| Address | 4406 West Hillsborough Ave | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33614 |
| Event Date | August 23, 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 |
| Secondary Source | Drills-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 454312 | Inspection # | 1179623 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.99000, -82.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing a propane dispenser using a drill when a flash fire occurred, burning his legs, face, arms, and abdomen area.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2016, a worker at Suburban Propane in TAMPA, FLORIDA 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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