Suburban Propane
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — WILDWOOD, FLORIDA
| Employer | Suburban Propane | Report ID | 2017032427 |
| Address | 412 S Main St | City, State ZIP | WILDWOOD, FLORIDA 34785 |
| Event Date | March 16, 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 # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.85000, -82.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered burns to his face and hands from a flash fire that occurred while lighting the pilot light to a propane water heater.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2017, a worker at Suburban Propane in WILDWOOD, 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.
Context
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