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Omnilift, Inc

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — PIPERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Omnilift, Inc in PIPERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Omnilift, Inc Report ID 2018054573
Address 6110 Kit Road, Titan Mobile Shredding City, State ZIP PIPERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 18947
Event Date May 10, 2018 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
Secondary Source Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 811310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.39000, -75.14000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working on a forklift propane tank leak when the fuel ignited. The employee received burns to the arms, torso and face, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On May 10, 2018, a worker at Omnilift, Inc in PIPERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 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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