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Trans Tech Energy, Inc.

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — LAKE WALES, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Trans Tech Energy, Inc. in LAKE WALES, FLORIDA
Employer Trans Tech Energy, Inc. Report ID 2016098994
Address 1130 N Scenic Hwy City, State ZIP LAKE WALES, FLORIDA 33853
Event Date September 22, 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 Tools, instruments, and equipment, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 221210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 27.91000, -81.59000

Incident Narrative

An employee was performing a vacuum procedure on a bulk 30,000-gallon propane tank. He was using an air compressor to blow air into the base of the container to create a tornado effect that subsequently vacuums the propane from the tank. A tool ignition source ignited the flammable gas, burning legs and face of the employee, who was 18 to 36 feet away from the opening.

Incident Summary

On September 22, 2016, a worker at Trans Tech Energy, Inc. in LAKE WALES, 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.

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