Outback Steakhouse
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — MACON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Outback Steakhouse | Report ID | 20171110671 |
| Address | 3899 Arkwright Road | City, State ZIP | MACON, GEORGIA 31210 |
| Event Date | November 6, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Propane |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.90000, -83.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to light a propane grill when the gas in the grill caused an explosion. The employee suffered first and second degree burns to the face/neck.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2017, a worker at Outback Steakhouse in MACON, GEORGIA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the head and neck. 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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