Flying Food Group, LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Flying Food Group, LLC | Report ID | 20161211259 |
| Address | 6360 Hazeltine National Drive | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32822 |
| Event Date | December 2, 2016 | 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.45000, -81.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a gas fryer. After restoring propane flow to the fryer, he attempted to light the pilot light. An explosion then occurred, causing second degree burns to his hands, arms, and face.
Incident Summary
On December 2, 2016, a worker at Flying Food Group, LLC in ORLANDO, FLORIDA 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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