Manpower US, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — THEODORE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Manpower US, Inc. | Report ID | 20191010708 |
| Address | 5520 Hamilton Blvd | City, State ZIP | THEODORE, ALABAMA 36590 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2019 | 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | 1439496 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.55000, -88.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee filling propane cylinders for forklifts was burned on the arms and back following a release of propane that ignited.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2019, a worker at Manpower US, Inc. in THEODORE, ALABAMA 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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