Augusta Fuel Company
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — GARDINER, MAINE
| Employer | Augusta Fuel Company | Report ID | 2017010252 |
| Address | 8 Oak Street | City, State ZIP | GARDINER, MAINE 04345 |
| Event Date | January 9, 2017 | 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) | 454310 | Inspection # | 1208131 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.22000, -69.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making a home delivery of propane when the gas released and ignited, causing a flash fire that burned his right hand, left leg, and face.
Incident Summary
On January 9, 2017, a worker at Augusta Fuel Company in GARDINER, MAINE 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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