Miami Propane Gas Corp
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Miami Propane Gas Corp | Report ID | 2017043871 |
| Address | 7901 SW 63rd Terrace | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143 |
| Event Date | April 28, 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 # | 1229435 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.71000, -80.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 28, 2017, an employee was filling a propane tank at a customer's house when the propane ignited and he received minor burns on his arm and face.
Incident Summary
On April 28, 2017, a worker at Miami Propane Gas Corp in MIAMI, 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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