Navy Exchange

Contact with cold objects or substances — Other burns, first degree — KAPOLEI, Hawaii

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Navy Exchange in KAPOLEI, Hawaii
Employer Navy Exchange
Address Touch and Go Minimart, 1928 Saratoga Ave
City, State ZIP KAPOLEI, Hawaii 96709
Report ID 2019065805
Event Date June 8, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Other burns, first degree
Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Contact with cold objects or substances
Source of Injury Propane
Secondary Source Hoses
Industry (NAICS) 445120
Inspection # 1407834
GPS Coordinates 21.32000, -158.06000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was filling a propane cylinder when the hose came loose from the cylinder. Propane sprayed on the employee's thighs, causing first degree burns.

Incident Summary

On June 8, 2019, a worker at Navy Exchange in KAPOLEI, Hawaii suffered other burns, first degree to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as contact with cold objects or substances, with propane identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 52 severe injury reports involving "Contact with cold objects or substances" incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with cold objects or substances injuries.

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