HARRISON POULTRY, INC.
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — BETHLEHEM, GEORGIA
| Employer | HARRISON POULTRY, INC. | Report ID | 2017098507 |
| Address | 107 East Star Street | City, State ZIP | BETHLEHEM, GEORGIA 30620 |
| Event Date | September 4, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Propane |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.92000, -83.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to light a propane grill when a propane explosion occurred. He suffered second and third degree burns and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 4, 2017, a worker at HARRISON POULTRY, INC. in BETHLEHEM, GEORGIA suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with propane identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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