T. Neale Enterprises, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — DAYTON, TEXAS
| Employer | T. Neale Enterprises, Inc. | Report ID | 2017054648 |
| Address | 712 West Clayton | City, State ZIP | DAYTON, TEXAS 77535 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth 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 # | 1235600 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.04000, -94.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 05/23/2017, an employee attempted to fill a portable propane cylinder. The connection from the employee's tank to the customer's cylinder may have been cross-threaded. The employee was tightening the connection when the hose detached, allowing vapors to escape. The vapor cloud ignited and the employee suffered second and third degree burns to the upper torso and legs. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2017, a worker at T. Neale Enterprises, Inc. in DAYTON, TEXAS suffered third or fourth 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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