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Propane Services, Inc.

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — First degree heat (thermal) burns — NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Propane Services, Inc. in NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer Propane Services, Inc. Report ID 2017010385
Address 1326 Lake Worth Lane City, State ZIP NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33408
Event Date January 12, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury First 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) 454310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 26.85000, -80.05000

Incident Narrative

An employee was at a home turning the propane gas back on when a flash fire occurred, burning his hands, arms, back, and legs.

Incident Summary

On January 12, 2017, a worker at Propane Services, Inc. in NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered first 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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