Amerigas Propane, Limited Partnership
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA
| Employer | Amerigas Propane, Limited Partnership | Report ID | 2017031960 |
| Address | 841 WSample Road | City, State ZIP | LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA 33064 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2017 | 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) | 454310 | Inspection # | 1215167 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.27000, -80.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making his weekly propane delivery. He connected a hose and refilled the first of two tanks. When he disconnected the hose, a fire occurred and the employee received second degree burns to both arms and the left side of his face.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2017, a worker at Amerigas Propane, Limited Partnership in LIGHTHOUSE POINT, 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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